Named Branches vs Multiple Repositories

Question

We\'re currently using subversion on a relatively large codebase. Each release gets its own branch, and fixes are performed against the trunk and migrated into release branc

Answer 1

I think it's clearly a pragmatic decision depending on the current situation, e.g. the size of a feature/redesign. I think forks are really good for contributors with not-yet-committer roles to join the developer team by proving their aptitude with neglectable technical overhead.