Could we outline what "features" we have today that we may potentially want to take out and provide
as a separate plugin as well as those features that we may provide directly as plugins?
I think we should still host the default plugin site at the ASF. By hosting the plugin site we would
not only be providing plugins (under ASL) but also a working sample site, it should be well
documented, so users interested in building their own plugin site have a place to start.
I also think it would be easier for developers to donate/contribute new plugins if everything
(Geronimo and plugins) is under the same license.
It would be cool if we could have defined for the next release what features will be available as
plugins.
Cheers!
Hernan
Matt Hogstrom wrote:
I moved the plugin discussion to a separate thread so w can close on
this issue.
I think there are two issues regarding the plugins that have stirred the
pot. The first was concern over lack of communication about the plugins
and I think that issue has been adequately covered and there is no need
to rehash it here.
The other is do we need to have plugins hosted at Apache for Geronimo.
I think there is a difference in opinion on this issue so perhaps we can
settle that here.
IMHO it would be nice to have and makes perfect sense but at this time
I'm only aware of the samples and Directory that would likely be hosted
there. Perhaps DayTrader as well. So, yes it would be nice.
However, there needs to be some infrastructure put in place to support
it and since we've spent a lot of time saying we should have it let's
put up or let this rest.
I for one am not that interested in setting up the "Apache Geronimo
Plugins" section on our website if there are only two or three things to
be hosted there. Given that situation I'm fine to let Aaron host them
on his geronimoplugins.com. If there is a need in the future then we
can revisit the issue.
If others feel that it needs to be at Apache *AND* are willing to set it
up then this is the time to speak up. If there are no takers then let's
leave them at geronimoplugins.com and let this discussion rest.
Any volunteers? If no one signs up in 72 hours I think we can leave
this alone.
Matt
