[Boost-testing] [regression.py] tarball vs subversion

From: Beman Dawes (bdawes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-09-14 07:22:18

The regression testing script obtains the boost working copy for testing 
  either by downloading a tarball or via an subversion update.

As a developer, I prefer testers use the subversion approach because it 
ensures my latest svn commits are included in the test run.

The svn approach is also more robust, because it eliminates the 
possibility of tarball creation failures.

This I encourage testers to use the subversion approach. It has several 
advantages for testers; it is quicker and uses less network bandwidth.

I'd also like to see the subversion approach become the default, rather 
than an option. Or better yet, could we eliminate the tarball approach 
completely?

--Beman