When utilizing SVN, there are a few options on repositories.

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a Server

One option is to build your own SVN server. Many Linux installations will support a very lightweight SVN Server. For more information about building your own server, check out the following link.

Running your own server gives you complete control over the code repository, but it also means that you have to handle everything about the server, such as maintenance, backups, etc. Also, most installs are just the repository server and do not include other features that may be useful.

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a Hosted Repository

Another option is to use a hosted service. These are repository server providers that will host the SVN repository on their equipment. Two options that include free trials or limited free options are:

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