Now that extras is released (with a re-release imminent), it's time to turn toward a release of Chainsaw.
Chainsaw can be ran via WebStart, which is the easiest way for people to start the app - click a link, accept the prompt, and Chainsaw is running. Chainsaw's 'current' release is self-signed..a long time ago. Java 7U51, to be released January 14, will refuse to load code signed by a self-signed certificate. I requested a Java code signing certificate over two years ago via https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/INFRA-3991. It was promptly closed, and while there was a Wiki page created, nothing has happened since. I've reopened the Jira issue, but I think if Infra closes it again or doesn't offer to help, it's probably time to escalate this. Is Sam Ruby still the Chair of Infra? Should we talk to him? Send something to the board? Two years is way too long to wait for Infra to be responsive... Other folks (OpenOffice) also require code signing but probably have more complicated requirements. Our Chainsaw build is simple, and Java code signing is driven by the build. Infra just has to define their process for managing the certs and keys. Let me know what you folks think the appropriate next step is. Thanks, Scott
