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The RCS version control system insures that changes made are not lost, that there is a log of modifications made – this will allow you track why things were done is specific ways, and RCS will allow you to revert to older versions – this is usually done because the current version may have errors or not be applicable to a particular use. RCS is easy to install, does not require any server processes or complex configuration, and it has a very steep learning curve – you will be up and running within minutes and RCS will save you loads of time the first instance you have to refer to the log messages or have to revert to a previous version of a file.