I'd like to have a version control server (preferably SVN) accessible on the internet without having to host my own (linux) server. Setting up a home server ala DynDNS is not really an option.
Can you have non-public (maybe single-user) projects on one of the OSS project hosting sites? Or are there alternatives?
I had a look at Google Code. But that looked very public to me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated :-)
Assembla has a free (a bit limited) plan and from the FAQ you can make a project private. Supports "Subversion, Git, Mercurial [and Trac]".
bitbucket.org supports only Mercurial and the free plan allows one private repository.
SSH Control offers "GIT, HG (Mercurial), SVN (Subversion) over SSH" and is free for small projects.
Code spaces has a free option. It's limited, but I have simple needs so I've been happy with them.
Most hosts with cpanel have a compete control panel for setting up SVN. If you want dead-simple, that's it.
Setting up your own repository is a rewarding experience. It will also prepare you for all the headaches you're bound to encounter when you have to do your first branch merge. I would recommend you taking the time to familiarize yourself with subversion.
Don't forget to check out Bazaar, a cross-platform, distributed revision control system which is easy to learn as a first system, and easy for CVS and Subversion people to use. It can act as a front end for Subversion repositories, and it's also insanely easy to work with in terms of branching and merging when compared to Subversion or CVS.
It's slightly slower than git, but it's also cross-platform and runs excellently on both Linux and Windows systems, and it has a very active community behind it.
ProjectLocker also has private free Subversion hosting and free Git hosting, up to 300 MB. You get unlimited repositories (projects), and each comes with a Trac as well.
Disclaimer: I work for ProjectLocker.
I like xp-dev, They provide SVN repository. I tryed Assembla but I didn't like when they requested me to upgrade from a free to a paid plan.
They said in the e-mail that I didn't need to ugrade my plan, but I wouldn't be able to work in the space nor commit to the repository.
So, if you don't want to expend money, DON'T subscribe to Assembla services. You can read an excerpt from the mail they sent to me here:
"DO I NEED TO UPGRADE EVERY SPACE? No. On the upgrade page, we ask you to make a decision about all of your spaces. This is not required. You can upgrade an individual space by selecting the space name and navigating to the Admin tab.
WHAT HAPPENS TO UNSUPPORTED SPACES? After January 9 we will restrict access to private, unsubscribed spaces. This is not an emergency. We are not going to expose your information, and we will not delete your data or cut off your access. On January 9, we will put unpaid private spaces into a read-only mode. You will not be able to work in the space or commit to the repository. You will be able to log in and see your data and download exported repositories or data for the next six months."