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Fossil vs Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

A side-by-side look at Fossil and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Fossil

Fossil

Development

Fossil is an open-source, distributed version control system featuring integrated bug tracking, wiki, and tech notes. It emphasizes simplicity and security over bells and whistles.

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Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

Development

Microsoft Visual SourceSafe is a version control system that allows software teams to manage source code changes. It provides versioning, check-in/check-out capabilities, and supports multi-user access.

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