Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Joe Bohn]

Looks good to me ... just a few comments:

One typo I noted in the new text ... "... flexibility of Apache Geornimo 
which already *provides* two certified ..."


The mention of EJB 3.0 twice in the third paragraph and the subsequent 
list seems a little redundant but I guess it doesn't cause any harm.


Joe


Kevan Miller wrote:
I tried to keep changes to a minimum. Since Matt used blue fonts, I've 
marked changes with a black font...


--kevan

= DRAFT =

Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation

date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced today 
the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 (http://geronimo.apache.org 
). This release represents the latest 
open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the 
Apache Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache 
Geronimo server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully 
compliant and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable 
for everything from a development environment to 
enterprise-level deployments.


The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the 
first Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS 
Web Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. This 
capability further highlights the flexibility of Apache Geronimo which 
already two certified Web Container implementations: Apache Tomcat and 
Jetty.


Geronimo 2.0 also introduces new features such as simplified 
development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies. Simplified 
deployment is achieved through the use of standards based programming 
model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0. This includes 
support for the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) 3.0 specification as 
implemented by the Apache OpenEJB and Apache OpenJPA projects. 


Here is a list of some of these programming enhancements:

- Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0
- EJB 3.0 persistence
- A programming model that uses annotations to express developer 
defaults in the source code


Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class loader 
viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included console.  
Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing logs with a 
set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where it came from?  
The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to see or change the 
attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX browser allows you to 
navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple tree format without having 
to hook up external consoles or third party products.


Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued 
promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering 
for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java Enterprise 
Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" 
brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache 
Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint but full 
of capability.


This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server 
is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed 
under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to 
organizations and their development teams. They can use Apache Geronimo 
as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom offerings without 
the restrictions imposed by other Open Source licenses. 


Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.

The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web 
site ( http://geronimo.apache.org / ).


About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and 
financial support for a broad range of open source software projects. 
The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual 
property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting 
contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and 
meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver 
enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large 
communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all 
users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For more 
information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit 
http://www.apache.org /.



Java, J2EE, Java Enterprise Edition, and Enterprise JavaBeans are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the 
United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered 
trademarks herein are property of their respective owners.

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Kevan Miller]

I tried to keep changes to a minimum. Since Matt used blue fonts,  
I've marked changes with a black font...


--kevan

= DRAFT =

Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation

date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced  
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 (http:// 
geronimo.apache.org). This release represents the latest open source  
Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache  
Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo  
server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant  
and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for  
everything from a development environment to enterprise-level  
deployments.


The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first  
Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS Web  
Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. This  
capability further highlights the flexibility of Apache Geronimo  
which already two certified Web Container implementations: Apache  
Tomcat and Jetty.


Geronimo 2.0 also introduces new features such as simplified  
development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies. Simplified  
deployment is achieved through the use of standards based programming  
model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0. This  
includes support for the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) 3.0 specification  
as implemented by the Apache OpenEJB and Apache OpenJPA projects.


Here is a list of some of these programming enhancements:

- Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise  
Edition 5.0

- EJB 3.0 persistence
- A programming model that uses annotations to express developer  
defaults in the source code


Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class  
loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included  
console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing  
logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where  
it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to  
see or change the attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX  
browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple  
tree format without having to hook up external consoles or third  
party products.


Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued  
promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container  
offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java  
Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments,  
"Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of  
Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint  
but full of capability.


This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application  
server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is  
fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple  
benefits to organizations and their development teams. They can use  
Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom  
offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open Source  
licenses.


Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.

The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web  
site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/ ).


About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.  
The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual  
property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting  
contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and  
meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise- 
grade, freely available software products that attract large  
communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for  
all users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For  
more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit  
http://www.apache.org/.



Java, J2EE, Java Enterprise Edition, and Enterprise JavaBeans are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the  
United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered  
trademarks herein are property of their respective owners.

Re: DRAFT Press Release (incorporated Jarek's suggestions ... Monday at 1500 Eastern is the target time to take this to the PRC)

[Kevan Miller]

Looking pretty good. Apologies for late comments -- been off the grid...

I think we should be 1) calling out some of our major components  
vital to our JEE5 capabilities (OpenEJB, OpenJPA, Jetty/Tomcat). 2)  
Highlighting flexibility -- configurable web container  
implementations along with configurable web services.


I'll work on some updates, if that's ok...

--kevan

Re: DRAFT Press Release (incorporated Jarek's suggestions ... Monday at 1500 Eastern is the target time to take this to the PRC)

[Matt Hogstrom]

Incorporating Jarek's changes.  I'll take this forward as of 1500  
Eastern on Monday).


Thanks everyone for their feedback.   Ack this thread if this looks  
good so we can get an idea of who likes it.


= DRAFT =

Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation

date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced  
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 (http:// 
geronimo.apache.org). This release represents the latest open source  
Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache  
Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo  
server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant  
and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for  
everything from a development environment to enterprise-level  
deployments.


The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first  
Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS Web  
Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. It also  
introduces other new features such as simplified development,  
improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.   Simplified deployment  
is achieved through the use of standards based programming model  
enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.


Here is a list of some of these enhancements:

- Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise  
Edition 5.0

- EJB 3.0 persistence
- A programming model that uses annotations to express developer  
defaults in the source code


Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class  
loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included  
console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing  
logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where  
it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to  
see or change the attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX  
browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple  
tree format without having to hook up external consoles or third  
party products.


Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued  
promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container  
offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java  
Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments,  
"Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of  
Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint  
but full of capability.


This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application  
server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is  
fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple  
benefits to organizations and their development teams. They can use  
Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom  
offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open Source  
licenses.


Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.

The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web  
site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/ ).


About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.  
The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual  
property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting  
contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and  
meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise- 
grade, freely available software products that attract large  
communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for  
all users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For  
more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit  
http://www.apache.org/.



Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are  
property of their respective owners.

Re: DRAFT Press Release (taking this forward to the PRC on Monday unless there are significant changes ... keep 'em coming)

[Jeff Genender]

+1...looks good.

Matt Hogstrom wrote:
> This works for me.   Anyone else ?
> 
> On Aug 11, 2007, at 7:37 PM, Jarek Gawor wrote:
> 
>> Matt,
>>
>> A few comments:
>>
>> 1) I We should say Apache Axis2 instead of just Apache Axis.
>>
>> 2) I liked the original first paragraph because it announced Geronimo
>> as Java EE 5 server which is really the most important bit of this
>> release. Therefore, I think the press release should start with that
>> and not with the web services bits.
>>
>> Here's the text I propose:
>>
>> =
>>
>> date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced
>> today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0
>> (http://geronimo.apache.org). This release represents the latest open
>> source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
>> Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo
>> server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant
>> and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for
>> everything from a development environment to enterprise-level
>> deployments.
>>
>> The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first
>> Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS Web
>> Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. It also
>> introduces other new features such as simplified development, improved
>> diagnostics and flexible assemblies. Simplified deployment is
>> achieved (insert rest of the text)
>>
> 
> 
> 

Re: DRAFT Press Release (taking this forward to the PRC on Monday unless there are significant changes ... keep 'em coming)

[Matt Hogstrom]

This works for me.   Anyone else ?

On Aug 11, 2007, at 7:37 PM, Jarek Gawor wrote:


Matt,

A few comments:

1) I We should say Apache Axis2 instead of just Apache Axis.

2) I liked the original first paragraph because it announced Geronimo
as Java EE 5 server which is really the most important bit of this
release. Therefore, I think the press release should start with that
and not with the web services bits.

Here's the text I propose:

=

date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0
(http://geronimo.apache.org). This release represents the latest open
source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo
server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant
and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for
everything from a development environment to enterprise-level
deployments.

The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first
Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS Web
Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. It also
introduces other new features such as simplified development, improved
diagnostics and flexible assemblies. Simplified deployment is
achieved (insert rest of the text)

Re: DRAFT Press Release (taking this forward to the PRC on Monday unless there are significant changes ... keep 'em coming)

[Jarek Gawor]

Matt,

A few comments:

1) I We should say Apache Axis2 instead of just Apache Axis.

2) I liked the original first paragraph because it announced Geronimo
as Java EE 5 server which is really the most important bit of this
release. Therefore, I think the press release should start with that
and not with the web services bits.

Here's the text I propose:

=

date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0
(http://geronimo.apache.org). This release represents the latest open
source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo
server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant
and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for
everything from a development environment to enterprise-level
deployments.

The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first
Open Source Application Server to provide two certified JAX-WS Web
Services implementations: Apache Axis2 and Apache CXF. It also
introduces other new features such as simplified development, improved
diagnostics and flexible assemblies. Simplified deployment is
achieved (insert rest of the text)



Jarek

On 8/11/07, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> I incorporated the good ideas I've seen so far.  Not sure if cross-posting to 
> prc is appropriate but seems to be working so far :)
>
>
> Ted, I like the change in ordering you suggested...seems to give us a bit 
> more punch.
>
>
> = DRAFT =
>
>
>
>
> Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation
>
>
>
>
> date/time/location—  The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 
> (http://geronimo.apache.org) breaks new ground as the first Open Source 
> Application Server to provide two certified Web Services implementations: 
> Apache Axis and Apache CXF.
>
>
> Apache Geronimo 2.0 is the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 
> application server from the Apache Software Foundation, and continues the 
> evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new features and 
> capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 
> container suitable for everything from a development environment to 
> enterprise-level deployments. Flexibility and choice, you have both with 
> Apache Geronimo.
>
>
> Some of the new features are e simplified development, improved diagnostics 
> and flexible assemblies.  Simplified deployment is achieved through the use 
> of standards based programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise 
> Edition 5.0.  Here is a list of some of these enhancements:
>
>
> - Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0
> - EJB 3.0 persistence
> - A programming model that uses annotations to express developer defaults in 
> the source code
>
>
> Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class loader 
> viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included console.  
> Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing logs with a set of 
> filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where it came from?  The class 
> loader viewer let's you find them.  Want to see or change the attributes for 
> MBeans in the server?  The JMX browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in 
> the server in a simple tree format without having to hook up external 
> consoles or third party products.
>
>
> Flexible assemblies are realized through the project's continued promotion of 
> the "Little G" Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering for projects that 
> don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for 
> web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity, 
> manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly 
> that is small in footprint but full of capability.
>
>
> This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server is 
> built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed under 
> the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to organizations and 
> their development teams. They can use Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so 
> choose, create their own custom offerings without the restrictions imposed by 
> other Open Source licenses.
>
>
> Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.
>
>
> The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web site ( 
> http://geronimo.apache.org/).
>
>
> About the Apache Software Foundation
>
>
> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and financial 
> support for a broad range of open source software projects. The Foundation 
> provides an established framework for intellectual property and financial 
> contributions, while simultaneously limiting contributors' potential legal 
> exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process, 
> 

Re: DRAFT Press Release (taking this forward to the PRC on Monday unless there are significant changes ... keep 'em coming)

[Matt Hogstrom]

I incorporated the good ideas I've seen so far.  Not sure if cross-posting to prc is appropriate but seems to be working so far :)Ted, I like the change in ordering you suggested...seems to give us a bit more punch.= DRAFT =Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundationdate/time/location—  The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 (http://geronimo.apache.org) breaks new ground as the first Open Source Application Server to provide two certified Web Services implementations: Apache Axis and Apache CXF.Apache Geronimo 2.0 is the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache Software Foundation, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 container suitable for everything from a development environment to enterprise-level deployments. Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.Some of the new features are e simplified development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.  Simplified deployment is achieved through the use of standards based programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Here is a list of some of these enhancements:- Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0- EJB 3.0 persistence- A programming model that uses annotations to express developer defaults in the source codeImproved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to see or change the attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple tree format without having to hook up external consoles or third party products.Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint but full of capability.This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to organizations and their development teams. They can use Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open Source licenses. Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/).About the Apache Software FoundationThe Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and financial support for a broad range of open source software projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit http://www.apache.org/.Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are property of their respective owners.= DRAFT =

Re: DRAFT Press Release (final draft for review)

[Ted Husted]

On 8/10/07, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I think I addressed many of the concerns.  Special thanks to Amy Hocraffer 
> for some
> great ideas to better organize and spiff up the announcement.

FWIW, I'd suggest leading with the closing paragraph, like so (mildly edited):

The newly released Apache Geronimo 2.0 (geronimo.apache.org) breaks
new ground as the first Open Source Application Server to provide two
certified Web Services implementations: Apache Axis and Apache CXF.

Apache Geronimo 2.0 is the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition
5.0 application server from the Apache Software Foundation, and
continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new
features and capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java
Enterprise Edition 5.0 container suitable for everything from a
development environment to enterprise-level deployments. Flexibility
and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.

This release introduces new features like simplified development,
improved diagnostics, and flexible assemblies.

 * Simplified deployment uses the enhanced Java Enterprise Edition
5.0. standards-based programming model.

 * Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, a class
loader viewer, and a JMX browser -- all available from the included
console. Via the console, you can change logging levels on the fly as
well as view existing logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class
and wondering where it came from?  The class loader viewer helps you
find it instantly. Want to see or change the attributes for MBeans in
the server?  The JMX browser navigates MBeans in the server in a
simple tree format. With Apache Geronimo 2.0, there is no need to hook
up external consoles or third party products!

 * Flexible assemblies come courtesy of the project's "Little G"
Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering for projects that don't
need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for
web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity,
manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight
assembly that is small in footprint but full in capability.

Version 2.0 also features streamlined development with the EJB 3.0
persistence API, a programming model that uses annotations to express
developer defaults in the source code.

Apache Geronimo 2.0 is a flexible, user-friendly, and
easy-to-configure application server built from best-of-breed open
source components and is fully licensed under the Apache Software
License, offering multiple benefits to organizations and their
development teams. Organizations can use Apache Geronimo as-is, or
create custom offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open
Source licenses.

About Apache Geronimo and the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Geronimo Application Server is created and maintained by a
diverse group of volunteers who share common values regarding
collaborative, community-based open source development. The Apache
Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and financial
support for a broad range of open source software projects, including
Apache Geronimo. The Foundation provides an established framework for
intellectual property and financial contributions, while
simultaneously limiting contributors' potential legal exposure.
Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process, Apache
projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software products
that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License
makes it easy for all users--commercial and individual--to deploy
Apache products. For more information on Apache Geronimo or the Apache
Software Foundation, please visit http://geronimo.apache.org or
http://www.apache.org/.

Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
property of their respective owners.

Re: DRAFT Press Release (final draft for review)

[David Jencks]

new features like simplified development

should be

new features such as simplified development

or

new features including simplified development



seems a little bit heavy on repeating "new features" near the beginning


thanks
david jencks

On Aug 10, 2007, at 11:15 AM, Matt Hogstrom wrote:

I think I addressed many of the concerns.  Special thanks to Amy  
Hocraffer for some great ideas to better organize and spiff up the  
announcement.


Please take a few minutes and comments and review. Also, please  
make sure our claims are accurate :)


= DRAFT =


Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation


date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced  
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0. This release  
represents the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0  
application server from the Apache Geronimo project, and continues  
the evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new features  
and capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java Enterprise  
Edition container suitable for everything from a development  
environment to enterprise-level deployments.


Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces several new features like  
simplified development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.
Simplified deployment is achieved through the use of standards  
based programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise  
Edition 5.0.   Some of the new features include:
Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise  
Edition 5.0

EJB 3.0 persistence
A programming model that uses annotations to express developer  
defaults in the source code


Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class  
loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the  
included console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view  
existing logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and  
wondering where it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you  
find them.  Want to see or change the attributes for MBeans in the  
server?  The JMX browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the  
server in a simple tree format without having to hook up external  
consoles or third party products.


Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued  
promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container  
offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java  
Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA  
deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and  
extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is  
small in footprint but full of capability.


This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application  
server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is  
fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple  
benefits to organizations and their development teams. They can use  
Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own  
custom offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open  
Source licenses.


Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 is breaks new ground with as the first  
Open Source Application Server to provide its users with two  
certified Web Services implementations.  Users can choose between  
Apache Axis and Apache CXF for their JAX-WS Web Services provider.   
Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.


The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo  
web site (


http://geronimo.apache.org/).


About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software  
projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for  
intellectual property and financial contributions, while  
simultaneously limiting contributors' potential legal exposure.  
Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process,  
Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software  
products that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic  
Apache License makes it easy for all users--commercial and  
individual--to deploy Apache products. For more information on The  
Apache Software Foundation, please visit http://www.apache.org/.



Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are  
property of their respective owners.


= DRAFT =

Re: DRAFT Press Release (final draft for review)

[Jay D. McHugh]

Matt,

There is a typo just before the 'About the Apache Software Foundation' 
section.


Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 is breaks new ground with as the first Open 
Source Application Server ...


should probably be

Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 breaks new ground as the first Open Source 
Application Server ...


Jay

Matt Hogstrom wrote:
I think I addressed many of the concerns.  Special thanks to Amy 
Hocraffer for some great ideas to better organize and spiff up the 
announcement.


Please take a few minutes and comments and review. Also, please make 
sure our claims are accurate :)


= DRAFT =


Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation


date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced 
today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0. This release 
represents the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 
application server from the Apache Geronimo project, and continues the 
evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new features and 
capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java Enterprise 
Edition container suitable for everything from a development 
environment to enterprise-level deployments.


Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces several new features like 
simplified development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.
Simplified deployment is achieved through the use of standards based 
programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.   
Some of the new features include:

Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0
EJB 3.0 persistence
A programming model that uses annotations to express developer 
defaults in the source code


Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class 
loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included 
console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing 
logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where 
it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to 
see or change the attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX 
browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple 
tree format without having to hook up external consoles or third party 
products.


Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued 
promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container 
offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java 
Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, 
"Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of 
Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint 
but full of capability.


This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server 
is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully 
licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits 
to organizations and their development teams. They can use Apache 
Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom 
offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open Source licenses. 

Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 is breaks new ground with as the first 
Open Source Application Server to provide its users with two certified 
Web Services implementations.  Users can choose between Apache Axis 
and Apache CXF for their JAX-WS Web Services provider.  Flexibility 
and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.


The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web 
site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/).



About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and 
financial support for a broad range of open source software projects. 
The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual 
property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting 
contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and 
meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver 
enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract 
large communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy 
for all users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. 
For more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit 
http://www.apache.org/.



Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other 
countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are 
property of their respective owners.


= DRAFT =

Re: DRAFT Press Release (final draft for review)

[Jeff Genender]

I would change the "certified Java Enterprise Edition" in the first
paragraph to "certified Java Enterprise Edition 5.0"...i.e. add the 5.0.

Jeff

Matt Hogstrom wrote:
> I think I addressed many of the concerns.  Special thanks to Amy
> Hocraffer for some great ideas to better organize and spiff up the
> announcement.
> 
> Please take a few minutes and comments and review. Also, please make
> sure our claims are accurate :)
> 
> = DRAFT =
> 
> 
> Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation
> 
> 
> date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced today
> the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0. This release represents the
> latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from
> the Apache Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache
> Geronimo server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully
> compliant and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for
> everything from a development environment to enterprise-level deployments.
> 
> Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces several new features like
> simplified development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.
> Simplified deployment is achieved through the use of standards based
> programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  
> Some of the new features include:
> Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0
> EJB 3.0 persistence
> A programming model that uses annotations to express developer defaults
> in the source code
> 
> Improved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class loader
> viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included console. 
> Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing logs with a
> set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where it came from? 
> The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to see or change the
> attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX browser allows you to
> navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple tree format without having
> to hook up external consoles or third party products.
> 
> Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued
> promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering
> for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java Enterprise
> Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G"
> brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache
> Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint but full
> of capability.
> 
> This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server
> is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed
> under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to
> organizations and their development teams. They can use Apache Geronimo
> as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom offerings without
> the restrictions imposed by other Open Source licenses. 
> 
> Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 is breaks new ground with as the first Open
> Source Application Server to provide its users with two certified Web
> Services implementations.  Users can choose between Apache Axis and
> Apache CXF for their JAX-WS Web Services provider.  Flexibility and
> choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.
> 
> The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web
> site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/).
> 
> 
> About the Apache Software Foundation
> 
> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
> financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.
> The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual
> property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting
> contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and
> meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver
> enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large
> communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all
> users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For more
> information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit
> http://www.apache.org/.
> 
> 
> Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
> trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
> countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
> property of their respective owners.
> 
> = DRAFT =
> 
> 

Re: DRAFT Press Release (final draft for review)

[Matt Hogstrom]

I think I addressed many of the concerns.  Special thanks to Amy Hocraffer for some great ideas to better organize and spiff up the announcement.Please take a few minutes and comments and review. Also, please make sure our claims are accurate :)= DRAFT =Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 released by Apache Software Foundation date/time/location—The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) announced today the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0. This release represents the latest open source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache Geronimo project, and continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo server by adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant and certified Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for everything from a development environment to enterprise-level deployments. Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces several new features like simplified development, improved diagnostics and flexible assemblies.Simplified deployment is achieved through the use of standards based programming model enhancements found in Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.   Some of the new features include:Streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0EJB 3.0 persistenceA programming model that uses annotations to express developer defaults in the source codeImproved diagnostic capabilities include enhanced logging, class loader viewer as well as JMX browser all available from the included console.  Change logging levels on the fly as well as view existing logs with a set of filters.  Looking for a class and wondering where it came from?  The class loader viewer let’s you find them.  Want to see or change the attributes for MBeans in the server?  The JMX browser allows you to navigate the MBeans in the server in a simple tree format without having to hook up external consoles or third party products. Flexible assemblies are realized through the project’s continued promotion of the ”Little G” Version 2.0—a lightweight container offering for projects that don’t need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight assembly that is small in footprint but full of capability. This flexible, user-friendly, and easy-to-configure application server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to organizations and their development teams. They can use Apache Geronimo as-is or, if they so choose, create their own custom offerings without the restrictions imposed by other Open Source licenses. Finally, Apache Geronimo 2.0 is breaks new ground with as the first Open Source Application Server to provide its users with two certified Web Services implementations.  Users can choose between Apache Axis and Apache CXF for their JAX-WS Web Services provider.  Flexibility and choice, you have both with Apache Geronimo.The software can be downloaded for free from the Apache Geronimo web site ( http://geronimo.apache.org/). About the Apache Software Foundation The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and financial support for a broad range of open source software projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual property and financial contributions, while simultaneously limiting contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users--commercial and individual--to deploy Apache products. For more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit http://www.apache.org/. Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are property of their respective owners.= DRAFT =

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Jarek Gawor]

Yes, but is it all working/certified/released?

Jarek

On 8/8/07, Jeff Genender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Jarek Gawor wrote:
> > Maybe we also want to mention JAX-WS and especially that Geronimo
> > supports two JAX-WS engines (since AFAIK that's pretty unqiue to
> > Geronimo at this point).
>
> Well...and JBoss 5 who support 3 JAX-WS engines...
>
> >
> > Jarek
> >
> > On 8/7/07, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> Please include your updates and comments on this press release.
> >> After Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our
> >> comments.  I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.
> >>
> >>  DRAFT 
> >>
> >> Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo
> >> Version 2.0
> >>
> >>
> >> date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased to
> >> announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open source
> >> Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
> >> Geronimo project. This release continues the evolution of the Apache
> >> Geronimo server, adding new features and capabilities to a fully
> >> compliant Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for everything
> >> from development to enterprise deployments.
> >>
> >>
> >> Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces
> >> several options for clustering and simplified deployment.  Developers
> >> can quickly take advantage of the streamlined development options
> >> provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0
> >> persistence as well as new programming model changes that use
> >> annotations to express developer defaults right in the source code.
> >> The configuration and management console has also been upgraded with
> >> several usability improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.
> >>
> >>
> >> The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little
> >> G" Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications
> >> that don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.
> >> Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the
> >> modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a
> >> lightweight, non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.
> >>
> >>
> >> This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application server
> >> is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully
> >> licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple
> >> benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software
> >> is available now for free download from the Apache Geronimo web site
> >> (http://geronimo.apache.org/).
> >>
> >>
> >> About The Apache Software Foundation
> >>
> >> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
> >> financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.
> >> The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual
> >> property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits
> >> contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and
> >> meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-
> >> grade, freely available software products that attract large
> >> communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for
> >> all users, commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products. For
> >> more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit
> >> http://www.apache.org/ .
> >>
> >>
> >> Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
> >> trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
> >> countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
> >> property of their respective owners.
> >>
> >>  DRAFT 
> >>
>

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Jeff Genender]

Jarek Gawor wrote:
> Maybe we also want to mention JAX-WS and especially that Geronimo
> supports two JAX-WS engines (since AFAIK that's pretty unqiue to
> Geronimo at this point).

Well...and JBoss 5 who support 3 JAX-WS engines...

> 
> Jarek
> 
> On 8/7/07, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Please include your updates and comments on this press release.
>> After Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our
>> comments.  I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.
>>
>>  DRAFT 
>>
>> Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo
>> Version 2.0
>>
>>
>> date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased to
>> announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open source
>> Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
>> Geronimo project. This release continues the evolution of the Apache
>> Geronimo server, adding new features and capabilities to a fully
>> compliant Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for everything
>> from development to enterprise deployments.
>>
>>
>> Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces
>> several options for clustering and simplified deployment.  Developers
>> can quickly take advantage of the streamlined development options
>> provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0
>> persistence as well as new programming model changes that use
>> annotations to express developer defaults right in the source code.
>> The configuration and management console has also been upgraded with
>> several usability improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.
>>
>>
>> The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little
>> G" Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications
>> that don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.
>> Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the
>> modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a
>> lightweight, non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.
>>
>>
>> This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application server
>> is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully
>> licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple
>> benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software
>> is available now for free download from the Apache Geronimo web site
>> (http://geronimo.apache.org/).
>>
>>
>> About The Apache Software Foundation
>>
>> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
>> financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.
>> The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual
>> property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits
>> contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and
>> meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-
>> grade, freely available software products that attract large
>> communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for
>> all users, commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products. For
>> more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit
>> http://www.apache.org/ .
>>
>>
>> Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
>> trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
>> countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
>> property of their respective owners.
>>
>>  DRAFT 
>>

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Jarek Gawor]

Maybe we also want to mention JAX-WS and especially that Geronimo
supports two JAX-WS engines (since AFAIK that's pretty unqiue to
Geronimo at this point).

Jarek

On 8/7/07, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Please include your updates and comments on this press release.
> After Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our
> comments.  I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.
>
>  DRAFT 
>
> Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo
> Version 2.0
>
>
> date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased to
> announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open source
> Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache
> Geronimo project. This release continues the evolution of the Apache
> Geronimo server, adding new features and capabilities to a fully
> compliant Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for everything
> from development to enterprise deployments.
>
>
> Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces
> several options for clustering and simplified deployment.  Developers
> can quickly take advantage of the streamlined development options
> provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0
> persistence as well as new programming model changes that use
> annotations to express developer defaults right in the source code.
> The configuration and management console has also been upgraded with
> several usability improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.
>
>
> The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little
> G" Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications
> that don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.
> Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the
> modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a
> lightweight, non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.
>
>
> This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application server
> is built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully
> licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple
> benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software
> is available now for free download from the Apache Geronimo web site
> (http://geronimo.apache.org/).
>
>
> About The Apache Software Foundation
>
> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
> financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.
> The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual
> property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits
> contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and
> meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-
> grade, freely available software products that attract large
> communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for
> all users, commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products. For
> more information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit
> http://www.apache.org/ .
>
>
> Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
> trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
> countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
> property of their respective owners.
>
>  DRAFT 
>

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Davanum Srinivas]

First sliced bread then G 2.0 :)

On 8/7/07, Jim Jagielski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> IMO, as written this lacks the pizzazz to be a PR... Tart
> it up a bit :)
>
> On Aug 7, 2007, at 12:15 PM, Matt Hogstrom wrote:
>
> > Please include your updates and comments on this press release.
> > After Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our
> > comments.  I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.
> >
> >  DRAFT 
> >
> > Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo
> > Version 2.0
> >
> >
> > date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased
> > to announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open
> > source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the
> > Apache Geronimo project. This release continues the evolution of
> > the Apache Geronimo server, adding new features and capabilities to
> > a fully compliant Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for
> > everything from development to enterprise deployments.
> >
> >
> > Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0
> > introduces several options for clustering and simplified
> > deployment.  Developers can quickly take advantage of the
> > streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise
> > Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0 persistence as well as new
> > programming model changes that use annotations to express developer
> > defaults right in the source code.  The configuration and
> > management console has also been upgraded with several usability
> > improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.
> >
> >
> > The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little
> > G" Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications
> > that don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition
> > 5.0. Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings
> > the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo
> > to a lightweight, non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.
> >
> >
> > This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application
> > server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is
> > fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple
> > benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software
> > is available now for free download from the Apache Geronimo web
> > site (http://geronimo.apache.org/).
> >
> >
> > About The Apache Software Foundation
> >
> > The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
> > financial support for a broad range of open source software
> > projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for
> > intellectual property and financial contributions that
> > simultaneously limits contributors' potential legal exposure.
> > Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process,
> > Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software
> > products that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic
> > Apache License makes it easy for all users, commercial and
> > individual, to deploy Apache products. For more information on The
> > Apache Software Foundation, please visit http://www.apache.org/ .
> >
> >
> > Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
> > trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
> > countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
> > property of their respective owners.
> >
> >  DRAFT 
> >
>
>


-- 
Davanum Srinivas :: http://davanum.wordpress.com

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Jim Jagielski]

IMO, as written this lacks the pizzazz to be a PR... Tart
it up a bit :)

On Aug 7, 2007, at 12:15 PM, Matt Hogstrom wrote:

Please include your updates and comments on this press release.   
After Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our  
comments.  I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.


 DRAFT 

Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo  
Version 2.0



date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased  
to announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open  
source Java Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the  
Apache Geronimo project. This release continues the evolution of  
the Apache Geronimo server, adding new features and capabilities to  
a fully compliant Java Enterprise Edition container suitable for  
everything from development to enterprise deployments.



Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0  
introduces several options for clustering and simplified  
deployment.  Developers can quickly take advantage of the  
streamlined development options provided with Java Enterprise  
Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0 persistence as well as new  
programming model changes that use annotations to express developer  
defaults right in the source code.  The configuration and  
management console has also been upgraded with several usability  
improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.



The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little  
G" Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications  
that don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition  
5.0. Perfect for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings  
the modularity, manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo  
to a lightweight, non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.



This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application  
server is built from best-of-breed open source components and is  
fully licensed under the Apache Software License, offering multiple  
benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software  
is available now for free download from the Apache Geronimo web  
site (http://geronimo.apache.org/).



About The Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software  
projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for  
intellectual property and financial contributions that  
simultaneously limits contributors' potential legal exposure.  
Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process,  
Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software  
products that attract large communities of users. The pragmatic  
Apache License makes it easy for all users, commercial and  
individual, to deploy Apache products. For more information on The  
Apache Software Foundation, please visit http://www.apache.org/ .



Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are  
property of their respective owners.


 DRAFT 

Re: DRAFT Press Release

[Jeff Genender]

You might want to mention its "Certified Java Enterprise Edition 5.0".

Jeff

Matt Hogstrom wrote:
> Please include your updates and comments on this press release.  After
> Thursday I'll forward to the PRC for their review with our comments. 
> I'm cross-posting here to give the PRC a heads up.
> 
>  DRAFT 
> 
> Apache Software Foundation Announces Release Of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0
> 
> 
> date/time/pre-amble   -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased to
> announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 2.0, an open source Java
> Enterprise Edition 5.0 application server from the Apache Geronimo
> project. This release continues the evolution of the Apache Geronimo
> server, adding new features and capabilities to a fully compliant Java
> Enterprise Edition container suitable for everything from development to
> enterprise deployments.
> 
> 
> Along with many new features, Apache Geronimo Version 2.0 introduces
> several options for clustering and simplified deployment.  Developers
> can quickly take advantage of the streamlined development options
> provided with Java Enterprise Edition 5.0.  These include EJB 3.0
> persistence as well as new programming model changes that use
> annotations to express developer defaults right in the source code.  The
> configuration and management console has also been upgraded with several
> usability improvements such as a JNDI viewer and JMX browser.
> 
> 
> The project continues to make available its assembly called "Little G"
> Version 2.0, a lightweight application server for applications that
> don't need the full feature set of Java Enterprise Edition 5.0. Perfect
> for web-service and SOA deployments, "Little G" brings the modularity,
> manageability and extensibility of Apache Geronimo to a lightweight,
> non-Java Enterprise Edition footprint.
> 
> 
> This flexible, easy-to-use, and easy-to-configure application server is
> built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed
> under the Apache Software License, offering multiple benefits to
> organizations and their development teams. The software is available now
> for free download from the Apache Geronimo web site
> (http://geronimo.apache.org/).
> 
> 
> About The Apache Software Foundation
> 
> The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and
> financial support for a broad range of open source software projects.
> The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual
> property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits
> contributors' potential legal exposure. Through a collaborative and
> meritocratic development process, Apache projects deliver
> enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large
> communities of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all
> users, commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products. For more
> information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit
> http://www.apache.org/ .
> 
> 
> Java, J2EE and Java Enterprise Edition are trademarks or registered
> trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
> countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are
> property of their respective owners.
> 
>  DRAFT 

Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Bruce Snyder]

On 6/14/06, Jacek Laskowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

On 6/12/06, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a completely open source, high performance 
application server from the
> Apache community.

I hope it's not too late to respond and be counted. When I first read
the above sentence the word 'completely' in front of 'open source'
struck me. What does it mean? Are we about to create yet another 'open
source' acronym? Does OSS mean nothing and COSS is the only real open
source?


FWIW, IMO, there's a very big difference between *open* source and
*available* source. The difference is usually determined by the focus
on the company vs. a focus on the community. But I could go either way
on the use of the word 'completely'.

Bruce
--
perl -e 'print unpack("u30","D0G)[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]&5R\"F)R=6-E+G-N>61Ehttp://geronimo.apache.org/
Apache ActiveMQ - http://incubator.apache.org/activemq/
Apache ServiceMix - http://incubator.apache.org/servicemix/
Castor - http://castor.org/

Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Jacek Laskowski]

On 6/12/06, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a completely open source, high performance 
application server from the
Apache community.


I hope it's not too late to respond and be counted. When I first read
the above sentence the word 'completely' in front of 'open source'
struck me. What does it mean? Are we about to create yet another 'open
source' acronym? Does OSS mean nothing and COSS is the only real open
source?

I don't like 'high performance', either. It seems that the world of
design and development is heading to simpler architectures, but
neither are advertisements, which are getting longer and longer and
longer...I'd prefer we use an open source J2EE 1.4-certified
application server - simple and easy to remember. Just as our web page
starts with.


JDK 1.5 support is included,


What does it mean? Is it different as it was previously? I don't get it.

Jacek

--
Jacek Laskowski
http://www.laskowski.net.pl

Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Alan D. Cabrera]

Looks good w/ the changes proposed by Dims and Kevan.


Regards,
Alan

Matt Hogstrom wrote:

All,

I have included a preliminary shot at the Press Release for Geronimo 
1.1.  This is a draft and needs your input.


The areas where I think we might need some wordsmithing is the 1.5 
support.




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Apache Software Foundation Announces Release of
Apache Geronimo Version 1.1

Usability and Configuration Improvements Mean Users Need Less Knowledge
To Configure and Deploy J2EE Applications


(City, State)  June xx, 2006 -- The Apache Software Foundation is 
pleased to announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a 
completely open source, high performance application server from the 
Apache community. The release continues the J2EE certification path 
led by the previous version of Geronimo, providing a fully compliant 
and usable J2EE container suitable for everything from development to 
Enterprise deployments.


Apache Geronimo v1.1 introduces several structural changes improving 
scalability, portability and overall organization, as well as 
including new features and functionality.  Enhancements have been made 
to the administration console including memory utilization graphics 
and plugins to improve usability.  JDK 1.5 support is included, and 
improvements have been made to the innovative configuration and 
administration/plug-in architecture.


Whereas the previous version offered a full J2EE configuration, v1.1 
includes a “Little G” configuration, a smaller footprint web-oriented 
version of Geronimo that can be scaled up to JMS or full J2EE using 
plug-ins as users’ needs change.  The addition of Little G provides an 
option for those who want to use Geronimo for lightweight applications 
without the additional installation overhead.


On of the main goals of Geronimo is flexibility.  Geronimo should be 
flexible enough to include what users want and need.  Apache Geronimo 
already offers a modular architecture that makes it easy to create 
custom distributions with custom feature sets.  With v1.1, we (the 
Apache Geronimo Team) looked at users’ needs and added even more 
features to benefit those needs, increase functionality, and extend 
usability.


The flexible, easy to use, and easy-to-configure app server is built 
from best-of-breed open source components and is fully licensed under 
the business-friendly Apache Software License offering multiple 
benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software is 
available for download from the Apache Geronimo web site 
(http://geronimo.apache.org/).



About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and 
financial support for a broad range of open source software projects. 
The Foundation provides an established framework for intellectual 
property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits 
contributors' potential
legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic development 
process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade, freely available 
software products that attract large communities of users. The 
pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users, commercial and 
individual, to deploy Apache products.  For more information on The 
Apache Software Foundation, please visit

http://www.apache.org/.


Java and J2EE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun 
Microsystems,Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All other 
trademarks or registered trademarks herein are property of their 
respective owners.


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Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Kevan Miller]

Nice. A few inline comments...
--kevan
On Jun 12, 2006, at 1:13 PM, Matt Hogstrom wrote:


All,

I have included a preliminary shot at the Press Release for  
Geronimo 1.1.  This is a draft and needs your input.


The areas where I think we might need some wordsmithing is the 1.5  
support.




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Apache Software Foundation Announces Release of
Apache Geronimo Version 1.1

Usability and Configuration Improvements Mean Users Need Less  
Knowledge

To Configure and Deploy J2EE Applications


A bit awkward... How about "Usability Improvements Simplify  
Configuration and Deployment of J2EE Applications"





(City, State)  June xx, 2006 -- The Apache Software Foundation is  
pleased to announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a  
completely open source, high performance application server from  
the Apache community. The release continues the J2EE certification  
path led by the previous version of Geronimo, providing a fully  
compliant and usable J2EE container suitable for everything from  
development to Enterprise deployments.


Apache Geronimo v1.1 introduces several structural changes  
improving scalability, portability and overall organization, as  
well as including new features and functionality.  Enhancements  
have been made to the administration console including memory  
utilization graphics and plugins to improve usability.  JDK 1.5  
support is included, and improvements have been made to the  
innovative configuration and administration/plug-in architecture.


Whereas the previous version offered a full J2EE configuration,  
v1.1 includes a “Little G” configuration, a smaller footprint web- 
oriented version of


... smaller footprint, web-oriented version...

Geronimo that can be scaled up to JMS or full J2EE using plug-ins  
as users’ needs change.  The addition of Little G provides an  
option for those who want to use Geronimo for lightweight  
applications without the additional installation overhead.


On of the main goals of Geronimo is flexibility.  Geronimo should  
be flexible enough to include what users want and need.  Apache  
Geronimo


On ==> One
Geronimo is flexible enough to include only the capabilities that  
users want and need.


already offers a modular architecture that makes it easy to create  
custom distributions with custom feature sets.  With v1.1, we (the  
Apache Geronimo Team) looked at users’ needs and added even more  
features to benefit those needs, increase functionality, and extend  
usability.


The flexible, easy to use, and easy-to-configure app server is  
built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully  
licensed under the business-friendly Apache Software License  
offering multiple benefits to organizations and their development  
teams. The software is available for download from the Apache  
Geronimo web site (http://geronimo.apache.org/).



About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software  
projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for  
intellectual property and financial contributions that  
simultaneously limits contributors' potential
legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic  
development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade,  
freely available software products that attract large communities  
of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users,  
commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products.  For more  
information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit

http://www.apache.org/.


Java and J2EE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun  
Microsystems,Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All  
other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are property of  
their respective owners.


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Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Davanum Srinivas]

Looks good! Two nits.

"On of the main goals of Geronimo" -> "One of the main goals of Geronimo"
"easy-to-configure app server" -> "easy-to-configure application server"

thanks,
-- dims


On 6/12/06, Matt Hogstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

All,

I have included a preliminary shot at the Press Release for Geronimo 1.1.  This 
is a draft and needs
your input.

The areas where I think we might need some wordsmithing is the 1.5 support.



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Apache Software Foundation Announces Release of
Apache Geronimo Version 1.1

Usability and Configuration Improvements Mean Users Need Less Knowledge
To Configure and Deploy J2EE Applications


(City, State)  June xx, 2006 -- The Apache Software Foundation is pleased to 
announce the release of
Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a completely open source, high performance 
application server from the
Apache community. The release continues the J2EE certification path led by the 
previous version of
Geronimo, providing a fully compliant and usable J2EE container suitable for 
everything from
development to Enterprise deployments.

Apache Geronimo v1.1 introduces several structural changes improving 
scalability, portability and
overall organization, as well as including new features and functionality.  
Enhancements have been
made to the administration console including memory utilization graphics and 
plugins to improve
usability.  JDK 1.5 support is included, and improvements have been made to the 
innovative
configuration and administration/plug-in architecture.

Whereas the previous version offered a full J2EE configuration, v1.1 includes a 
"Little G"
configuration, a smaller footprint web-oriented version of Geronimo that can be 
scaled up to JMS or
full J2EE using plug-ins as users' needs change.  The addition of Little G 
provides an option for
those who want to use Geronimo for lightweight applications without the 
additional installation
overhead.

On of the main goals of Geronimo is flexibility.  Geronimo should be flexible 
enough to include what
users want and need.  Apache Geronimo already offers a modular architecture 
that makes it easy to
create custom distributions with custom feature sets.  With v1.1, we (the 
Apache Geronimo Team)
looked at users' needs and added even more features to benefit those needs, 
increase functionality,
and extend usability.

The flexible, easy to use, and easy-to-configure app server is built from 
best-of-breed open source
components and is fully licensed under the business-friendly Apache Software 
License offering
multiple benefits to organizations and their development teams. The software is 
available for
download from the Apache Geronimo web site (http://geronimo.apache.org/).


About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and financial 
support for a broad
range of open source software projects. The Foundation provides an established 
framework for
intellectual property and financial contributions that simultaneously limits 
contributors' potential
legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic development process, 
Apache projects
deliver enterprise-grade, freely available software products that attract large 
communities of
users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users, commercial and 
individual, to
deploy Apache products.  For more information on The Apache Software 
Foundation, please visit
http://www.apache.org/.


Java and J2EE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,Inc. 
in the United States
and other countries.  All other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are 
property of their
respective owners.

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--
Davanum Srinivas : http://wso2.com/blogs/

Re: Draft Press Release Announcing Geronimo 1.1

[Dain Sundstrom]

Looks good.

+1

-dain

On Jun 12, 2006, at 10:13 AM, Matt Hogstrom wrote:


All,

I have included a preliminary shot at the Press Release for  
Geronimo 1.1.  This is a draft and needs your input.


The areas where I think we might need some wordsmithing is the 1.5  
support.




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Apache Software Foundation Announces Release of
Apache Geronimo Version 1.1

Usability and Configuration Improvements Mean Users Need Less  
Knowledge

To Configure and Deploy J2EE Applications


(City, State)  June xx, 2006 -- The Apache Software Foundation is  
pleased to announce the release of Apache Geronimo Version 1.1, a  
completely open source, high performance application server from  
the Apache community. The release continues the J2EE certification  
path led by the previous version of Geronimo, providing a fully  
compliant and usable J2EE container suitable for everything from  
development to Enterprise deployments.


Apache Geronimo v1.1 introduces several structural changes  
improving scalability, portability and overall organization, as  
well as including new features and functionality.  Enhancements  
have been made to the administration console including memory  
utilization graphics and plugins to improve usability.  JDK 1.5  
support is included, and improvements have been made to the  
innovative configuration and administration/plug-in architecture.


Whereas the previous version offered a full J2EE configuration,  
v1.1 includes a “Little G” configuration, a smaller footprint web- 
oriented version of Geronimo that can be scaled up to JMS or full  
J2EE using plug-ins as users’ needs change.  The addition of Little  
G provides an option for those who want to use Geronimo for  
lightweight applications without the additional installation overhead.


On of the main goals of Geronimo is flexibility.  Geronimo should  
be flexible enough to include what users want and need.  Apache  
Geronimo already offers a modular architecture that makes it easy  
to create custom distributions with custom feature sets.  With  
v1.1, we (the Apache Geronimo Team) looked at users’ needs and  
added even more features to benefit those needs, increase  
functionality, and extend usability.


The flexible, easy to use, and easy-to-configure app server is  
built from best-of-breed open source components and is fully  
licensed under the business-friendly Apache Software License  
offering multiple benefits to organizations and their development  
teams. The software is available for download from the Apache  
Geronimo web site (http://geronimo.apache.org/).



About the Apache Software Foundation

The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal and  
financial support for a broad range of open source software  
projects. The Foundation provides an established framework for  
intellectual property and financial contributions that  
simultaneously limits contributors' potential
legal exposure. Through a collaborative and meritocratic  
development process, Apache projects deliver enterprise-grade,  
freely available software products that attract large communities  
of users. The pragmatic Apache License makes it easy for all users,  
commercial and individual, to deploy Apache products.  For more  
information on The Apache Software Foundation, please visit

http://www.apache.org/.


Java and J2EE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun  
Microsystems,Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All  
other trademarks or registered trademarks herein are property of  
their respective owners.


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