Comment by nix23

>Not hating on SVN, just think the “why aren’t they using a more modern/superior X” should be taken in that context.

Take it into context? If there is no befit why waste your energy?

>You should look into the history of RCS->CVS->SVN (and revision control systems in general) to understand the nuances there.

I don't know what you want to say. Newer is better? Distributed is the only way to go? Mongo better then sqlite?

It's a source control system, and if it matches your organization good, if not change it.