Don't worry. That won't happen. We're on track. And if we get some help
on the way, even better. hint, hint!

On 14.03.2005 17:54:04 JBryant wrote:
> 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
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