I am evaluating VisualSVN for me and a small team of developers. I set it up on the server (VisualSVN server) without problems and installed TortoiseSVN and VisualSVN in order to integrate it in Visual Studio 2008. So far, it works well and we use it for the development of our main application.
I've heard good things about the new version of AnkhSVN too, which is open source and free. Since we are at the beginning with Subversion, I want to make the right decision now.
Is it possible to switch from VisualSVN to AnkhSVN without too many hassles? Can I keep the VisualSVN Server installation or do I have to switch that too? Is TortoiseSVN obsolete if I start using AnkhSVN? And, is the current version reliable in Visual Studio 2008?
To be clear: it's not about the 50 US$ per developer. It's about making the right decision for the future. What do you recommend?
Many thanks in advance!