[Israel.pm] Reflections on Version Control Systems (VCSes) vs. Databases

[Shmuel Fomberg]

Hi.
>
> Indeed, I would reconsider using any version control system that uses 
> MySQL, PostgreSQL or (flying spaghetti monster-god help us all) 
> Oracle. The reason is simply that such a system should be lightweight, 
> both on runtime and on install/configure-time. Such a system might be 
> fast (which is debatable) but to install it on machines would be extra 
> work I won't be looking forward to. :)
>
That is because you think now in git terms.
Perforce isn't meant to be installed on develop machine, but on central 
system.
the user just get a very thin client that talks with the server.

Shmuel.