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Re: Post-merge issues in VC mode #1: terminology fixes
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Stefan Monnier |
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Re: Post-merge issues in VC mode #1: terminology fixes |
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Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:10:16 -0400 |
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> The code and manual now use the term 'revision' consistently for
> what we've been inconsistently calling a 'version' or 'revision', that
Thanks.
> I think the manual is going to need more work to reflect the fact that
> RCS-style x.y numbering is being superseded in newer VCs by integer
> changeset IDs.
Actually, most systems don't use "an integer" either. There's a lot of
variety out there. But yes, NN.MM cannot be assumed.
> In general the VC portions of the manual need to be dragged into the
> 21st century; there is way too much focus on ancient VCSes and scant
> coverage of more modern ones. I'll see what I can do.
Thanks again,
Stefan