Open Source Development with CVS: Learn How to Work With Open Source Software

by Karl Franz Fogel

Written by the co-creator of CVS (concurrent versions system), this title is one of the first books available that teaches development and implementation of open source software from an under-the-hood perspective. Fogel describes what open source software is, why it is successful, why there is so much media hype, and where it is going in the future.

Genres: Software, Computers

316 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 1999

Reviews

[Dave Peticolas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an introduction both to the use of the CVS source code control system and to the process of open source development using CVS. The CVS-specific parts of the book are available online.

CVS is only one of many source code control systems, but it is one of the most common. Newer projects such as arch and Subversion are aiming to provide new, better replacements for CVS.

[Felixosle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great starting point to understand CVS.
Practical indeed!

[Air Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book not only on using CVS, but also offering a bit on insight on Free Open Source Software and how does the development process work on these kind of projects.