Repository format

[Karl Fogel]

John Yates <jyates at netezza.com> writes:
> Karl Fogel writes:
>> That is, if 1.9's functionality is a superset of all
>> preceding formats, then the only [reason] not to use
>> 1.9 would be compatibility concerns with older Bazaars.
>> Obviously, only the user can answer that question, but
>> assuming a clean slate, 1.9 is the way to go, right?
>
> Given a clean slate would it be preferable to use some
> rich-root format?

I've heard not... but would love that to be substantiated by someone
more knowledgeable.

M-x pontificate-mode :

In general, no user ever wants to be faced with a format choice by
default :-).  It should be something you delve into only if you think
you might need something special.  Analogously: 99% of people just use
the default inode size, but sysadmins who are paying attention and know
they have (for example) lots of little files, or a small number of huge
files, will tune it.  It's not that bzr shouldn't have specialized
formats; they just shouldn't be in the user's face so much.