I found out a great HOWTO on configuring and using Subversion.
This is actually the most straightforward Subversion tutorial I've ever seen.
It includes:
- authentication over SSL (with Apache2),
- permission management,
- multiple repositories handling,
- as well as hints for every-day work in command line and GUI.
A definite must-read for everyone who thinks SVN is too complex to set up at home.
Here is the link to digg: http://digg.com/programming/Subversion_For_Dummies_A_HOWTO_Your_Grandma_Can_Understand