However, the FAQ in the SVN README.txt states that binaries will still be distributed (woohoo) but it doesn't explain what will happen with MaxGUI which has always been a syncmods install rather than normal download.
Precisely. A simple means of getting hold of major releases (like this one) for MaxGUI without SVN is needed, even if I personally don't think SVN is anything like the big deal some people think it is.
In any case, back to the topic at hand : Seb's excellent work on MaxGUI...