Subversion

[Zapotek]

@PieterN:
I don't get it...
How did you setup WebDAV access to the repos without having permissions to
edit the Apache conf file?

[PieterN]

With WebDAV access I mean really access. Without the libsvn_ra_dav module, you can't use anything like svn:externals in your working copy.

This setup is meant for the client-side of Subversion. For checking out repo's located not on Hostmonster. I use it for checking out my RoR repo and quickly deploying my app on HM. I use a lot of svn:external's :-).

edit: I corrected my first post as I discovered it was quite ambiguous as I reread this thread now. Anyway, WebDAV access (as in read) can be useful as well :-)

[Zapotek]

I think at least a couple of unregistered ports should be enabled per client for forwarding reasons.
I had to buy a dedicated IP address because I wanted other people to be able to access my SVN repos.

Hostmonster provides a great service but there's always room for improvement.

[jsamraj]

Hi,

I'm looking to get this setup as well, but i'm getting an error when following PieterN's commands. Got stuck when trying to make subversion 1.4.6.

I've dumped the errors and warnings before the make command quit on me. Looks like its because the server my account is on is 64bit? Not too familiar with compiling subversion on *nix.. =( any help / advise much appreciated!



libtool: link: warning: `/lib64/libexpat.la' seems to be moved
libtool: link: warning: `/lib64/libexpat.la' seems to be moved
libtool: link: warning: `/root/bin/../lib/gcc/x86_64-redhat-linux/3.4.6/../../..//libexpat.la' seems to be moved
libtool: link: warning: `/root/bin/../lib/gcc/x86_64-redhat-linux/3.4.6/../../..//libexpat.la' seems to be moved
libtool: link: warning: `/lib64/libexpat.la' seems to be moved
libtool: link: warning: `/lib64/libexpat.la' seems to be moved
/usr/lib/libexpat.so: could not read symbols: File in wrong format
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
make: *** [subversion/tests/libsvn_subr/target-test] Error 1
make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....

[cohenna]

PieterN,

I tried running your script but received the following error:

/usr/lib/libexpat.so: could not read symbols: File in wrong format
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
make: *** [subversion/svn/svn] Error 1

Any ideas?

Thanks,

nc

[Zapotek]

I get the following error from time to time from the svn client:

svn: Can't find a temporary directory: Internal error

I've googled it and there are generally two reasons for this:
* svnserve can't write to /tmp or /var/tmp
* disk is full

None of the above apply here.
I run svnserve with my user's permissions and I can write to both "/tmp" and "/var/tmp".
And my disk is not full.

Anyone else facing this problem?

[tremchez]

PieterN,

I tried running your script but received the following error:

/usr/lib/libexpat.so: could not read symbols: File in wrong format
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
make: *** [subversion/svn/svn] Error 1

Any ideas?

Thanks,

nc

Hey, I got the same error and apparently it's because the build grabs 32bit libexpat.so instead of the 64bit one.

Possible solution: http://joemaller.com/2008/01/29/how-...a-shared-host/

Good luck.

[IvanI]

when I asked Hostmonster about Subversion, they say they don't support it.

[hyperwired]

Here is a chat transcript between myself and a live support person at Wednesday, 2 April 2008 ~09:00 am .GMT (+0.00)

The gist of it is that they DO NOT SUPPORT OR ALLOW svn. I have modified our names:

Support [1:36:11 AM]: Welcome to our real-time support chat. I am answering more then one chat session at once so please be patient.. How can I help you today?
Me [1:36:11 AM]: Is there any way for me to set up svn (subversion) hosting that I can remotely access. My goal is to get svn and Trac working together on my hostmonster account. Without it, this hosting is fairly useless for me.
[1:38:16 AM]: I have for example already seen this: http://hostmonsterforum.com/archive/...hp/t-1106.html
Support [1:39:01 AM]: let me check for you.
Me [1:39:16 AM]: and I actually contributed to this: http://hostmonsterforum.com/archive/...hp/t-1294.html
[1:39:24 AM]: my username in the above is hyperwired
Support [1:40:21 AM]: SVN is not allowed.
Me [1:40:38 AM]: sure thanks. i have actually compiled svn and can get it working in the session while logged in via ssh. However I am unable to 'serve' the svn repository such that i can access it from outside
[1:40:55 AM]: right... is this in the policy/terms of service?
[1:42:02 AM]: are are you just telling me that its not allowed because nobody has got it working / or it is hard to get working...
Support [1:43:47 AM]: no, but there are somethings we just do not allow,.
[1:43:58 AM]: SVN is one we just do NOT allow at all,
Me [1:45:17 AM]: right... can you please point me to the TOS page please
[1:45:23 AM]: (terms of service)
[1:45:38 AM]: i cant seem to find it
Support [1:45:56 AM]: TOS : http://www.hostmonster.com/terms-of-service.html
Me [1:47:29 AM]: right... it makes no mention of svn. so does this mean that one day i can expect (something else that is a common standard) not to work??
Support [1:49:06 AM]: i told you it dident. and i also told you there are somethings that we do not allow.
Me [1:49:14 AM]: or is this just a technical limitation of the server. for example i have noticed many ports are closed. I believe there are a multitude of host which support subversion hosting (for example dreamhost). With such an impressive amount of features, it surprises me that hostmonster does not support this common standard.
Support [1:49:44 AM]: you need a Dedicated IP to open ports
Me [1:50:05 AM]: right... and if i get this
[1:50:14 AM]: will i be able to host svn
[1:50:18 AM]: and trac
Support [1:50:29 AM]: NO. it is NOT allowed at all.
Me [1:50:36 AM]: may i ask why
[1:53:38 AM]: I understand that it is not allowed... but there must be a good reason. Considering that you guys provide SSH access to you server; we can compile and run custom software packages etc, svn hosting should really be allowed. Using svn is no criminal offence. I cannot see why it ISNT allowed.
Support [1:53:45 AM]: svn module simply isn't installed on server....the admins are working on it, but it may be awhile before svn is installed/enabled
Me [1:53:57 AM]: can I please get an ETA on this
Support [1:54:17 AM]: no idea. there is no ETA at this time.
Me [1:54:27 AM]: is there a guarantee at all?
Support [1:54:34 AM]: no
Me [1:54:39 AM]: or is this just a "mere possibility"
Support [1:54:58 AM]: its a work in progress.
Me [1:55:23 AM]: Is there a way we can be notified when it does come up
Support [1:55:57 AM]: i can put in the request.
Me [1:56:02 AM]: thanks
[1:56:09 AM]: what details do you need
Support [1:56:09 AM]: your welcome.
Me [1:56:16 AM]: ?
Support [1:56:29 AM]: to the email on your account
Me [1:56:58 AM]: ok. so do you know the email on my account, or are you just going to send an update to everyone
[1:57:17 AM]: because I have not given you any details so I'm assuming the latter
Support [1:57:23 AM]: it should be send to everyone .
Me [1:57:31 AM]: ok then... thanks for your support Support. I appreciate it.
Support [1:57:51 AM]: Thank you for contacting our Live Chat. If you have additional questions, many answers can be found through our Knowledgebase. If you have other issues arise please let us know. Remember our World Class Support is just a click away!

Have a Great day! Support.

So yeah... a bit of a let-down on the part of Hostmonster. I hope they really are 'working on it' and that they dont just diplomatically say that they are working on it just to try and keep us happy.

[shadmego]

You should try to contact them again and see if you get a different person. Sometimes one support person will say one thing and another will give more information.

... hey ... it's been known to happen ...