Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-23 Thread Ron Wheeler
Is the some reason to use CC0 rather than Apache? Ron On 22/05/2015 5:08 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 22 May 2015, at 11:29, David E. Jones d...@me.com wrote: On 21 May 2015, at 06:28, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-22 Thread David E. Jones
On 22 May 2015, at 11:29, David E. Jones d...@me.com wrote: On 21 May 2015, at 06:28, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-22 Thread David E. Jones
On 21 May 2015, at 06:28, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not have an Apache license or a license that is known to be

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-22 Thread David E. Jones
Thank Scott… my thoughts are largely along these lines and have been for some time: why migrate OFBiz data model, service, and applications to Moqui Framework when there is also an opportunity to clean up the data model, services, and make the applications more usable OOTB and more targeted to

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Jacques Le Roux
I was curious about what that really means, finally found it by chance http://opensource.org/faq#public-domain Jacques Le 20/04/2015 11:30, Adrian Crum a écrit : Moqui is in the public domain. In other words, there is no license. Adrian Crum Sandglass Software www.sandglass-software.com On

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Scott Gray
Advance cast of -1 in case I miss the vote if it ever comes. Moqui is it's own eco-system. The only way to replace the framework with Moqui is to rewrite the apps to be moqui apps. If that was done, what does it have to do with OFBiz@Apache? We could rename the project to Apps for Moqui and

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Michael Brohl
I totally agree with your opinion about the license. The licensing is a strong and often very important point for using (or not using) a framework like OFBiz for building a company's software landscape. From my experience with a lot of different customers using or evaluating OFBiz the liberal

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Ron Wheeler
To: dev@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 4:28:52 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not have an Apache license

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Taher Alkhateeb
@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 4:28:52 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not have an Apache license or a license that is known

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Adrian Crum
, 21 May, 2015 4:28:52 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not have an Apache license or a license that is known to be compatible

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Ron Wheeler
I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we embark on a plan that involves the use of a third party tool that does not have an Apache license or a license that is known to be compatible with inclusion in an Apache product. At the moment, from my reading of the

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Taher Alkhateeb
? Taher Alkhateeb - Original Message - From: Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com To: dev@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 4:28:52 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. I am not a lawyer and Apache's legal team should be approached before we

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Michael Brohl
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Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Michael Brohl
@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 5:53:39 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. Actually, this discussion started 5 years ago, when David first proposed rewriting the framework. He gave a good list of reasons why it was necessary. We have been discussing it periodically

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Michael Brohl
@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 5:53:39 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. Actually, this discussion started 5 years ago, when David first proposed rewriting the framework. He gave a good list of reasons why it was necessary. We have been discussing it periodically

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Taher Alkhateeb
- From: Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com To: dev@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 5:53:39 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. Actually, this discussion started 5 years ago, when David first proposed rewriting the framework. He gave a good list

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-05-21 Thread Adrian Crum
this. Taher Alkhateeb - Original Message - From: Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com To: dev@ofbiz.apache.org Sent: Thursday, 21 May, 2015 5:53:39 PM Subject: Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui. Actually, this discussion started 5 years ago, when David first proposed rewriting

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Ron Wheeler
It does look like a lot of long-standing big issues are being looked at. However, they are all independent projects that can be accepted or rejected without affecting the other major projects. Most of them (Maven, git, directory structure) are actually pretty short to implement even if they

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Ron Wheeler
+1 to Jacopo's POV. The discussion had been very good with a positive tone and a lot of factual issues been raised. I have not seen a POC project. This would seem to be a prerequisite for a decision of this magnitude. In the past, there has been a discussion about marketing the framework

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Jacopo Cappellato
On Apr 26, 2015, at 3:09 PM, Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com wrote: How about Replace framework core functionality - like entity engine, service engine, and security with Moqui. Is that specific enough? Not really: we have talked about bringing the whole Moqui codebase

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Adrian Crum
We have to start somewhere. Replacing all of OFBiz with Moqui is a non-starter. We simply don't have the resources for it. So let's start small. Instead of me trying to guess which suitable subject line is hidden in your head, why don't you just tell us what you think is acceptable to vote

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Jacopo Cappellato
On Apr 26, 2015, at 4:20 PM, Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com wrote: We have to start somewhere. Replacing all of OFBiz with Moqui is a non-starter. We simply don't have the resources for it. So let's start small. Instead of me trying to guess which suitable subject line is

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Adrian Crum
How about Replace framework core functionality - like entity engine, service engine, and security with Moqui. Is that specific enough? Adrian Crum Sandglass Software www.sandglass-software.com On 4/26/2015 1:47 PM, Jacopo Cappellato wrote: The discussion is interesting and fascinating but in

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Taher Alkhateeb
Hey Everyone, It seems like too many massive changes are being looked at at the same time. Moqui, Git, Maven and Directory Structure. Shouldn't all these items be looked at given that one affects the other? Taher Alkhateeb On Apr 26, 2015 4:10 PM, Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-26 Thread Jacopo Cappellato
The discussion is interesting and fascinating but in this thread completely different ideas have been expressed: from forking Moqui into OFBiz to rewriting OFBiz applications from scratch on top of Moqui etc... My vote will be negative if the vote will be as generic as replace OFBiz framework

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Pierre Smits
@Nicolas: The questions you raise are vaild. And ever present. Each will find his/her own justification for the choice made. This project is not about that. It offers a choice, based on a shared vision. Best regards Pierre Smits *ORRTIZ.COM http://www.orrtiz.com* Services Solutions for Cloud-

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Pierre Smits
Yes, in the past many also have claimed that that Dinosaur would be extinct in the short future... I can relate to the other priorities and constraints. Should you be in the position: there might be an OFBiz track again at ACEU15 in Budapest later this year. Though I am not sure regarding the

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Pierre Smits
Nice to have you back and engaged, David. My apologies if I didn't express that earlier. Were you at ACNA15 also? Best regards, Pierre Smits *ORRTIZ.COM http://www.orrtiz.com* Services Solutions for Cloud- Based Manufacturing, Professional Services and Retail Trade http://www.orrtiz.com On

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Nicolas Malin
Le 20/04/2015 22:27, Pierre Smits a écrit : @Nicolas: in the end it is code change. Does your point of view reflect a veto? If the code change and the backward compatibility is present, no worries. We are an enterprise automation software not just a framework. Many companies trust in this

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread David E. Jones
Fascinating diagram in that link from The Economist. I had no idea IBM had such huge market share in the past! It's good to see the industry becoming more distributed, ie market share spread across a larger number of companies. Thanks, nice to be engaged in the project here and there. No, I

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Pierre Smits
Quoting: I suspect that the world is heading to git. I am just starting to get acquanted with it and beginning to feel like a bit of a dinosaur using SVN for our projects internally. That should be in another thread. Nevertheless, such can be said regarding a lot of (also unrelated)

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-21 Thread Jacques Le Roux
Le 21/04/2015 09:48, Nicolas Malin a écrit : Le 20/04/2015 22:27, Pierre Smits a écrit : @Nicolas: in the end it is code change. Does your point of view reflect a veto? If the code change and the backward compatibility is present, no worries. We are an enterprise automation software not just a

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Ron Wheeler
On 20/04/2015 3:57 PM, Nicolas Malin wrote: Le 20/04/2015 21:48, Ron Wheeler a écrit : Would not have to call of Apache Moqui. It would just be Moqui , part of Apache OfBiz Ron, in other word, you propose to fork Moqui into Apache OFBiz ? Nicolas I am not proposing anything. I am

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Shi Jinghai
+1. Co-exist would be the 1st step. Anyway, I'd suggest Moqui to join Apache, for customers, Apache is a brand means quality. Feel like we all back to 2006 now. David, in apache, you can choose git and use github as a backup like Apache Isis does. 在 2015-4-21,上午4:23,Nicolas Malin

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Shi Jinghai
+1. Co-existing would be good as the 1st step. Anyway, I'd suggest Moqui to join Apache, for customers, Apache is a brand means quality. Feel like we all back to 2006 now. David, in apache, you can choose git and use github as a backup like Apache Isis does. 在 2015-4-21,上午4:23,Nicolas Malin

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Pierre Smits
I wonder how that would work. At some moment in time a two track approach is more taxing than a one track. In the past we had commit wars, with this (two long term tracks) we get that again at a whole different (higher level). To be a bit sarcastic here: there are also other Business Solutions

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
On 20 Apr 2015, at 12:48, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: On 20/04/2015 3:11 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 20 Apr 2015, at 11:35, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: Would Moqui become a sub-project of OFBiz with distinct deliverable with an Apache

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
On 20 Apr 2015, at 13:21, Adrian Crum adrian.c...@sandglass-software.com wrote: On 4/20/2015 7:39 PM, David E. Jones wrote: This is where I question whether it is a good idea to just replace the framework and leave all else as-is in OFBiz. I know very well that bringing this up is

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Adam Heath
On 04/20/2015 03:21 PM, Adrian Crum wrote: On 4/20/2015 7:39 PM, David E. Jones wrote: This is where I question whether it is a good idea to just replace the framework and leave all else as-is in OFBiz. I know very well that bringing this up is likely to stall the discussion and reduce the

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Ron Wheeler
On 20/04/2015 5:07 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 20 Apr 2015, at 12:48, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: On 20/04/2015 3:11 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 20 Apr 2015, at 11:35, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: Would Moqui become a sub-project of OFBiz with

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Adrian Crum
On 4/20/2015 7:39 PM, David E. Jones wrote: This is where I question whether it is a good idea to just replace the framework and leave all else as-is in OFBiz. I know very well that bringing this up is likely to stall the discussion and reduce the chances of OFBiz ever using Moqui, and the

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Nicolas Malin
We have to be aware that every project (proprietary or Open Source) somewhere in the lifespan faces the moment of breaking backwards compatibility of their products. Even today there are still some products whose owners had to walk that walk and survived But that is more about the

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Pierre Smits
@Nicolas: in the end it is code change. Does your point of view reflect a veto? Best regards, Pierre Smits *ORRTIZ.COM http://www.orrtiz.com* Services Solutions for Cloud- Based Manufacturing, Professional Services and Retail Trade http://www.orrtiz.com On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 10:23 PM,

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Michael Brohl
Hi Hans, all, interesting discussion! Could you explain in more detail how the overall architecture of this proposal would look like? What will be Moqui/Moqui based and what will be left in OFBiz? I would ask the question: what is OFBiz without it's framework and the ERP? Thanks and

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Michael Brohl
Hi Adrian, I'm really interested in your and other community members' opinions about the 2nd point. I think it could help to set up some kind of matrix with the different points and some proposals of how to solve them/ implement them in another way. Thanks and regards, Michael ecomify.de

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Adrian Crum
I agree a matrix would be nice to have, but most likely those issues will be addressed as we try to integrate Moqui with the rest of the project. Also, I performed my code analysis a year or two ago, so some of things might have been fixed by now. Adrian Crum Sandglass Software

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Pierre Smits
Quoting Hans: 'getting David Jones back into the project' Was he out? I didn't notice. Best regards, Pierre Smits *ORRTIZ.COM http://www.orrtiz.com* Services Solutions for Cloud- Based Manufacturing, Professional Services and Retail Trade http://www.orrtiz.com

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Adrian Crum
Moqui is in the public domain. In other words, there is no license. Adrian Crum Sandglass Software www.sandglass-software.com On 4/20/2015 10:24 AM, Jacques Le Roux wrote: Le 20/04/2015 09:47, Adrian Crum a écrit : Generally speaking, I am in favor of using another framework. I have two

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Jacques Le Roux
Le 20/04/2015 09:47, Adrian Crum a écrit : Generally speaking, I am in favor of using another framework. I have two reservations about Moqui: 1. It is controlled by a single person - so responsiveness to issues are dependent on that person's availability. This is indeed a regression from

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Adrian Crum
Generally speaking, I am in favor of using another framework. I have two reservations about Moqui: 1. It is controlled by a single person - so responsiveness to issues are dependent on that person's availability. 2. It repeats a lot of mistakes that have been made in OFBiz, so those things

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
I'll admit I got a chuckle out of this one. Yes, my activity in OFBiz dropped to pretty close to zero in 2010 after I started Moqui/Mantle/etc. I think that was before you got more closely involved Pierre. OpenHub keeps a good history of this, for commits anyway, though note that for OFBiz

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Jacques Le Roux
Something I missed to mention because it's obvious (the elephant in the room). I'm notably cautious because I don't know Moqui but its architecture. So I can't imagine what moving to Moqui would mean for existing projects. Maybe it's not that complicated and tools could be provided? It's an

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
On 20 Apr 2015, at 02:24, Jacques Le Roux jacques.le.r...@les7arts.com wrote: Le 20/04/2015 09:47, Adrian Crum a écrit : Generally speaking, I am in favor of using another framework. I have two reservations about Moqui: 1. It is controlled by a single person - so responsiveness to

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Pierre Smits
I chuckled too. Op maandag 20 april 2015 heeft David E. Jones d...@me.com het volgende geschreven: I'll admit I got a chuckle out of this one. Yes, my activity in OFBiz dropped to pretty close to zero in 2010 after I started Moqui/Mantle/etc. I think that was before you got more closely

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
On 19 Apr 2015, at 22:31, Hans Bakker mailingl...@antwebsystems.com wrote: Again, as discussed at the ApacheCon in Austin we should start setting up a plan how to best move the ERP application to the Moqui framework. Moqui should not be part of the Apache foundation however the ERP

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Pierre Smits
I can relate to a lot David has written. I have my share of experiences with Moqui. We have to be aware that every project (proprietary or Open Source) somewhere in the lifespan faces the moment of breaking backwards compatibility of their products. Even today there are still some products whose

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread David E. Jones
On 20 Apr 2015, at 11:35, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: Would Moqui become a sub-project of OFBiz with distinct deliverable with an Apache license? Or is that too much community? IMO they are better as distinct projects. There is a chance Moqui Framework could become

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Ron Wheeler
Would Moqui become a sub-project of OFBiz with distinct deliverable with an Apache license? Or is that too much community? Ron On 20/04/2015 1:19 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 20 Apr 2015, at 02:24, Jacques Le Roux jacques.le.r...@les7arts.com wrote: Le 20/04/2015 09:47, Adrian Crum a écrit

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Jacques Le Roux
Long story short, I'd rather go the complete Moqui way :) But I'm not there yet, not so far though... Jacques Le 20/04/2015 20:39, David E. Jones a écrit : On 19 Apr 2015, at 22:31, Hans Bakker mailingl...@antwebsystems.com wrote: Again, as discussed at the ApacheCon in Austin we should

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Nicolas Malin
Le 20/04/2015 21:48, Ron Wheeler a écrit : Would not have to call of Apache Moqui. It would just be Moqui , part of Apache OfBiz Ron, in other word, you propose to fork Moqui into Apache OFBiz ? Nicolas

Re: Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-20 Thread Ron Wheeler
On 20/04/2015 3:11 PM, David E. Jones wrote: On 20 Apr 2015, at 11:35, Ron Wheeler rwhee...@artifact-software.com wrote: Would Moqui become a sub-project of OFBiz with distinct deliverable with an Apache license? Or is that too much community? IMO they are better as distinct projects. There

Discussion: Replace framework by Moqui.

2015-04-19 Thread Hans Bakker
Again, as discussed at the ApacheCon in Austin we should start setting up a plan how to best move the ERP application to the Moqui framework. Moqui should not be part of the Apache foundation however the ERP application should remain there. Not only will it improve development of the ERP