[OSM-dev] using svn

[Gary G:]

hi,

i try to start a new try to use svn to publish my programs. but...
first of all: yes, i did some google search, but... i wasn't lucky. so:
 
what is the (best) way to use the svn? do i need special software (linux!) or will usual commands do?
I want to create new files and update them if needed. svn should do the versioning.

is there any (good!) introduction for these steps? link?
 
thanks
 
gerhard