I just don't want to see FOP lose its focus on implementing the XSL-FO spec and wander off into becoming some kind of oddball graphics rendering engine for other purposes. The current version of FOP is a good tool that I use a lot, and it has substantial promise to become even better in the upcoming versions, so I'd hate to see it get sidetracked.
Jay Bryant Bryant Communication Services (presently consulting at Synergistic Solution Technologies) Jeremias Maerki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/14/2005 10:13 AM Please respond to fop-users@xmlgraphics.apache.org To fop-users@xmlgraphics.apache.org cc Subject Re: Why xmlgraphics? The Apache board of director requested some time ago that oversight over the individual projects be improved. The XML project's PMC couldn't provide the demanded oversight over so many projects. The XML project is in the process of being broken down. For example, Xalan and Xerces both become top-level projects. The same happened with Forrest a bit earlier. XML Graphics was created to host both FOP and Batik because both subprojects each implement an XML specification that is used to create graphical output. Additionally, both subprojects have certain parts they are both interested in (ex. PDF library, SVG to PDF conversion etc.). We will soon create an area where common components (used by both subprojects) will be maintained. And with the reduced size and the mutual interest of the subprojects we can reestablish the oversight that the board requested. I hope that answers it. On 14.03.2005 16:38:27 JBryant wrote: > Why the change from xml.apache.org to xmlgraphics.apache.org? Jeremias Maerki --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
