a9a896a4_SVN_vs_CVS_quick_comparison__SVN
[#] 5 [Compared item] File types [CVS] CVS was initially intended for text data storage. That is why storage of other files (binary, unicode) is not trivial and requires special information, as well as adjustments on either server or client sides. [SVN] 
SVN manipulates all the file types and does not require your instructions.
SVN vs CVS quick comparison
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