FAQ
Asking questions is always a favourite hobby of ours. We wonder, 'Why the sky is dark at night even when there are an infinite number of stars?' +. Asking questions is healthy, so we thought we'd answer some intro questions that you might think of.
What is EightyThree?
EightyThree is a Revision control system. Software that watches changes in your documents. Allowing you to keep track of the evolution of a file. EightyThree allows you to compare different versions of a file.
You can also use EightyThree for :
- Watch changes in a file
- Working in a group, watch edits made by others and compare the differences
- Backup
- Private Code Repository
- Watching Dynamic Files
Can I use EightyThree? 
Yes, if you need any one of the following
- Files that keep changing
- Private repository online
- Doubles as a back up
- Work with Code, Office docs &
What do I need to run EightyThree?
Well you need :
- A web server such as Apache
- PHP (4.4.0 or higher)
- mySQL
- FTP / SSH (not for local)
EightyThree currently uses mySQL. However, it can be installed on the following systems.
- - mSQL
- - PostgreSQL
- - Sybase
- - Microsoft SQL Server
- - ODBC
- - Oracle
The SQL systems listed above have not been tested as yet. Please proceed at your own risk.
You can also use EightyThree on your local machine.
You need to install WAMP Server (Windows) or MAMP (Mac).
Is EightyThree expensive? 
Its absolutely free. EightyThree is released as Open Source Software under the GPL Licence.
If you'd like, you can buy us a drink or some software (we could use a copy of Versions).
But we already have Subversion‽
Yes, we know. Subversion is awesome. But sometimes you just don't need that much complexity.
We wanted to make something simple for everyone to use. While maintaining the ability to keep their data secure.
Why name it EightyThree? 
Well...Since 6 × 9 = 42. EightyThree is almost twice 42. Make sense?
Who started this all?
Craig Spurrier did a simple revision control system called ASCVS. We came across is, loved it and began our own little tweaking of it here and there. Now we'd like to share those tweaks with the world and asking the world to continue tweaking. Maybe it'll come in handy to some one out there.
If we have failed to answer your question, head here and send us one!
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+ As for the night sky, read up on Olbers' Paradox.
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