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OpenG and SourceForge.net. As presented by Jim Kring February 4, 2002. SourceForge.net Intro. http://sourceforge.net/ ( http://sf.net )
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OpenG and SourceForge.net As presented by Jim Kring February 4, 2002
SourceForge.net Intro • http://sourceforge.net/ (http://sf.net) • SourceForge.net is the world's largest Open Source software development website, with the largest repository of Open Source code and applications available on the Internet. • Free services to Open Source developers. • development and project management tools, and integrated support management capabilities OpenG User Group Meeting
SourceForge.net - Who? • SourceForge.net is owned by Open Source Developer Network (OSDN) which is owned by VA Software Corp. (formerly VA Linux) • SourceForge.net is itself, an open source project. VA Software corporation sells customized versions to corporate customers and sells related services as well. OpenG User Group Meeting
SourceForge.net - What? • SourceForge Collaborative Development System (CDS) web tools • Project Web Server • Tracker: Tools for Managing Support • Mailing lists and discussion forums • Releasing your software • Shell services and compile farm • MySQL Database Services • Project CVS Services • VHOST Services • Trove Listing OpenG User Group Meeting
Concurrent Versions System (CVS) • CVS is a Source Code Control tool • Different from VSS and Perforce • Concurrent Development • No check in/out – instead, you commit/update • May be accessed over the Internet • It is possible to integrate LabVIEW, using command line tools. OpenG User Group Meeting
LabCVS • LabVIEW tools for CVS • Will use System Exec to communicate with CVS • Especially useful for automating package builds of “tagged” versions • Also useful for automated development tools • Someday plug-in to LabVIEW’s SCC interface? OpenG User Group Meeting
LabCVS • Build a command line to implement functionality OpenG User Group Meeting
Recap • SourceForge will host your OpenG project • Use CVS for SCC (LabCVS to automate developer tasks) • Mailing lists • Web server • Project Management and Support OpenG User Group Meeting