Do I need a github to have a locale source control?

Question

I have downloaded Git and SmartGit and it seems to run well locally. We are several members in the team and we want the source in house. Currently we use Starteam but I want to move away to a more modern rcs system like Git. Is there a simple guide how to synchronize code between team members ? I assume there must be a code repositionary that "decide" what version is right.

Any hints?

Answer 1

There are many ways to set up a shared Git repository for your team. Using Github is one of these ways, but costs some money (for a private repository; public are free).

Normally what you would is set up a Git "bare repository" that you and your coworkers can access. The Git book has a good section on Setting Up a Private Repository.