Hi Jim,
What is the status of git and openacs?
Currently, the git repositories on github are regenerated daily from CVS, producing one repository for the core packages (openacs-core), and individual repositories for non-core ones.
Can I fork then clone, then install it?
Yep.
Also, what about tying git and packages in the same way that was done in CVS?
Once there is finally a migration towards git, this is a requirement.
is openacs development proceeding on git now?
Development is still being done in CVS.
Cheers,
Héctor