I realize this topic comes up from time to time and I think we all just muse until the current crisis passes.
Is Batik headed to w3c svg 1.2+? I consider Batik to be the bleeding edge of SVG. Yes, I am often taunted in front of jeering adobe crowds...but they cannot flash what I can batik I realize that the current team is focused on other corporate, personal and technological challenges. This is normal. I need Batik 1.2 and beyond. I will soon be implementing 1.2+ functionality simply because "we" need it and it does not exist. I wonder how many others are at this cusp? I'm willing to help and the effort will positively impact my employer. I want to apache commit and will start the process tonight, but I need help... How many others would possibly backfill a 1.2 functionality push. Would the Batik 1.8pre team advise, augment and support a push to SVG 1.2 (current state)?
