Storing image files, psd files, ai files, flash in subversion

Question

Can I store large amounts of image files in subversion. My designers usually create these designs and store them anywhere on their pc and there's no system. Can I store the files in an svn repository. That way I can also protect my data against unauthorized access and its also easier to archive.

What are your comments and is there any better way to do this?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes, you can store whatever you want in an SVN repository. There are no restrictions on file types or anything.

Answer 2

I would use Subversion over Git for binaries. Git has no locking given its distributed nature, which is a problem for binary files, when conflicts arise from 2 or more people updating the same file, then attempting a merge. Since your also concerned about security, Subversion has granular ACLs so you can lock down specific folders to your designers.

I would also not recommend Git for graphic designers. Git is fine for programmers, but for designers who just want to "save a file", its way to complex. Tortoise SVN for Subversion is easy to use for the non-programmer types.