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[#] 2 [Compared item] Speed [CVS] CVS works more slowly. [SVN] 
As a whole, due to some constructive solutions, SVN really works faster than CVS. It transmits less information through the network and supports more operations for offline mode. However, there is the reverse of the medal. Speed increasing is achieved basically at the expense of full backup of all work files on your computer.
SVN vs CVS quick comparison
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