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@dircategory GNU organization
@cindex version control
It is very important to keep backup files of all source files of GNU.
-You can do this using a source control system (such as RCS, CVS, Git,
-@dots{}) if you like. The easiest way to use RCS or CVS is via the
-Version Control library in Emacs (@pxref{VC Concepts,, Concepts of
-Version Control, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}).
+You can do this using a source control system (such as Bazaar, RCS,
+CVS, Git, Subversion, @dots{}) if you like. The easiest way to use
+RCS or CVS is via the Version Control library in Emacs (@pxref{VC
+Concepts,, Concepts of Version Control, emacs, The GNU Emacs Manual}).
The history of previous revisions and log entries is very important for
future maintainers of the package, so even if you do not make it
@cindex @code{savannah-hackers@@gnu.org}
The GNU Project provides a server that GNU software packages can use
for source control and other package needs: @code{savannah.gnu.org}.
-You don't have to use this repository, but if you plan to allow public
-read-only access to your development sources, it is convenient for
-people to be able to find various GNU packages in a central place.
-Savannah is managed by @email{savannah-hackers@@gnu.org}.
-
-All GNU maintainers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of
-Savannah, as sharing such a central point can serve to foster a sense
-of community among GNU developers and help in keeping up with project
-management.
+Savannah is managed by @email{savannah-hackers@@gnu.org}. For more
+details on using and contributing to Savannah, see
+@url{http://savannah.gnu.org/maintenance}.
+
+It's not a requirement, but all GNU maintainers are strongly
+encouraged to take advantage of Savannah, as sharing such a central
+point can serve to foster a sense of community among GNU developers
+and help in keeping up with project management.
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