It is listed as a requirement, but I’d rather not install it since I already have Python 3.1.1 installed.
If I must, are there any issues with the two Python versions co-existing (on Windows)?
From the ReadMe: http://www.collab.net/nonav/downloads/subversion/readme/svn1.6_server_client_windows.html
CollabNet Subversion Server and Client Installer for Windows
Version 1.6.6-4
Release Date: October 22, 2009
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Platform and configuration
Product: CollabNet Subversion Server
Certified platforms: Windows XP SP2, Win 2003(Standard Edition) R2
Apache version: 2.2.13
ViewVC: 1.0.9 (requires ActiveState Python 2.5)
Repository format: fsfs (bdb support not included)
I think the answer to this is “no”, Subversion doesn’t require Python. Which Subversion package are you installing? I suspect that if you’re installing the Python language bindings file, then it probably lists Python as a requirement. Otherwise, I’m not aware of anything in Subversion that specifically requires Python.
Update: I see you’ve listed ViewVC as a part of that install package, which is a separate project (and happens to be written in Python). That explains it.