Best Version Control System for IIS?

Question

I'm looking for a good VCS (Version Control System, eg. CVS) that runs on Windows or IIS5 (I have a webserver and see no reason to install Apache). Preferrably something with a Visual Studio integrated client, and preferrably free. Does such a beast exist or will I have to buy sourcesafe?

Answer 1

I'd recommend Subversion which is free and doesn't require IIS or Apache. Spent years on Sourcesafe but had nothing but trouble.

You can use the TortoiseSVN client which is free.

For visual studio I use VisualSvn who provide an integrated plug-in - but it's not free - only $50 though.

AnkhSvn do provide a free plugin though I believe.

Answer 2

Subversion is pretty good, though I'm also a fan of DVCS systems (mercurial and GIT). The big advantage of SVN is that its GUI tools are fairly mature.