Microsoft is considering contributing funds to support and development of the OpenAFS Servers on the Microsoft Windows Server platform. For a description of the proposed project see:
http://www.secure-endpoints.com/openafs-windows-roadmap.html#afs%20servers Microsoft is considering a contribution of approximately 1/4th of the project or $25,000. I am seeking organizations that would be interested in funding or contributing code for the other 3/4ths. In addition, Microsoft would provide technical assistance from the Windows Storage team. The goal would be to have working AFS Servers on Windows Server for the second quarter of 2008 with Active Directory integration, Management Console snap-ins and installation wizards completed in the second half of 2008. One of the most important aspects of this project is that it would establish a formal relationship between Microsoft and Secure Endpoints Inc. in support of OpenAFS on Microsoft Windows. It would remove much of the fear, uncertainty and doubt surrounding the OpenAFS community's ability to maintain compatibility with future Microsoft Windows platforms. If your organization would be interested in seeing supporting this project, please contact me. Jeffrey Altman Secure Endpoints Inc.
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