So many repo formats

[Stephen J. Turnbull]

Robert Collins writes:
 > On Sun, 2008-11-16 at 23:45 -0500, Stefan Monnier wrote:
 > > > Here's a decision tree:
 > > > Are you working with an existing project?
 > > > Yes: Use whatever they are using. bzr will do this for you by default.
 > > 
 > > > Are you using bzr-svn?
 > > > Yes: use 1.9-rich-root
 > > 
 > > > Are working with big trees(5K+paths) or deep history (5K+revisions)?
 > > > Yes: use 1.9, if your team is able to (e.g. not version-locked to an
 > > >      old bzr due to corporate policy)
 > > 
 > > > Otherwise: do not specify formats to any commands, bzr will Just Work.
 > > 
 > > How 'bout if you're using bzr-svn with deep history or big trees?
 > 
 > 1.9-rich-root, its covered already :).

Although Stefan likes functional languages, I'm sure he can simulate
one at need.<wink>

I would guess his question is "does 1.9-rich-root cost anything
relative to 1.9 in big trees and/or with deep history, or do I really
get the free lunch of 1.9 performance with rich-root features?"  Even
if that's not Stefan's question, this inquiring mind would like to
know.