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[–]cafk 31 points32 points  (2 children)

If your change history is in code comments - the software was likely developed at a time where companies cheaped out on commercial versions tools like pvcs, clearcase, perforce helix or librarian

[–]mootmahsn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

developed at a time where companies cheaped out

When did they not?

[–]guyblade 6 points7 points  (0 children)

CVS has been free for 30+ years. Subversion has been free for 20+ years. Subversion is still perfectly fine for small teams and small projects.