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| author | Jeremias Maerki <jeremias@apache.org> | 2005-10-30 12:26:27 +0000 |
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| committer | Jeremias Maerki <jeremias@apache.org> | 2005-10-30 12:26:27 +0000 |
| commit | 928aa23ee1b9b81ef75452ee1d7824151a5e4a0c (patch) | |
| tree | c92946734fe88ed81dce9d97e15898ba4b405799 | |
| parent | bedfa810db8984fbcb80a63ba32b9a2c9e989986 (diff) | |
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Content for the 0.20.5 documentation front page.
Update to the project status.
git-svn-id: https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/xmlgraphics/fop/trunk@329553 13f79535-47bb-0310-9956-ffa450edef68
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| -rw-r--r-- | src/documentation/content/xdocs/status.xml | 44 |
2 files changed, 40 insertions, 21 deletions
diff --git a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/0.20.5/index.xml b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/0.20.5/index.xml index d05e8704b..e0c8e12e6 100644 --- a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/0.20.5/index.xml +++ b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/0.20.5/index.xml @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ limitations under the License. --> <!-- $Id$ --> -<!DOCTYPE document PUBLIC "-//APACHE//DTD Documentation V1.3//EN" "http://forrest.apache.org/dtd/document-v13.dtd"> +<!DOCTYPE document PUBLIC "-//APACHE//DTD Documentation V2.0//EN" "http://forrest.apache.org/dtd/document-v20.dtd"> <document> <header> <title>Apache FOP Version 0.20.5</title> @@ -24,7 +24,20 @@ <body> <section id="intro"> <title>Introduction</title> - <p>These pages contain information that should be helpful for those </p> + <p> + Version 0.20.5 represents Apache FOP's current stable release. Even though it's over two years old + this release will stay the first choice for those who want a stable product for use in production + environments, at least for another few months until the code from out redesign effort has stabilized + enough. This shouldn't keep you off trying out the <a href="../trunk/index.html">redesigned code</a>, + though. + </p> + <p> + Please notice that, although we still provide support for 0.20.5, we won't fix any bugs or add any + new features to this branch of development anymore. + Instead, please help us with <a href="../trunk/index.html">FOP Trunk</a> by trying it out and + sending us your feedback. Of course, we especially appreciate any contributions in the form of + documentation updates and code patches. + </p> </section> </body> </document> diff --git a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/status.xml b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/status.xml index c3d09a7a1..7d6b97e91 100644 --- a/src/documentation/content/xdocs/status.xml +++ b/src/documentation/content/xdocs/status.xml @@ -15,8 +15,7 @@ limitations under the License. --> <!-- $Id$ --> -<!DOCTYPE document PUBLIC "-//APACHE//DTD Documentation V1.1//EN" - "http://cvs.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/*checkout*/xml-forrest/src/core/context/resources/schema/dtd/document-v12.dtd"> +<!DOCTYPE document PUBLIC "-//APACHE//DTD Documentation V2.0//EN" "http://forrest.apache.org/dtd/document-v20.dtd"> <!-- Status --> <document> <header> @@ -27,38 +26,45 @@ <body> <section> <title>Status</title> - <p>[last updated March 24, 2005]</p> + <p>[last updated October 30, 2005]</p> <figure width="585" height="175" src="images/track.png" alt="Planning and branches of FOP development"/> - <p>This is the development status of FOP. A branch has been created for -maintenance releases while the development is done to address various -performance and design issues.</p> + <p> + This is the development status of Apache FOP. A branch has been created for + maintenance releases while the development is done to address various + performance and design issues. Development on the maintenance branch has + been halted as the focus was transferred entirely to the redesign effort. + </p> </section> <section> <title>Development Status</title> <p> - Development for 1.0DR1 is addressing the design issues for layout and - performance. The new design focusing on making it possible to be conformant + Development for FOP Trunk (aka Redesign) is addressing the design issues for layout and + performance. The new design is focusing on making it possible to be conformant to the spec and be able to handle large documents. </p> <p> - The developers release should have the following: similar functionality - to previous FOP releases, a rough API and a suitable design for + The first preview release will have the following: similar functionality + to previous FOP releases (although not in every point), some new features + (like keeps on all implemented FOs), a rough API and a suitable design for developers to work on more functionality. </p> <p> - The timing of these events depends on progress made so it is not possible - to predict any dates. However, we think that at the current rate of progress - we can start releasing again in the second half of 2005. + We originally targeted for October 2005 to publish the first preview release + but it takes a little longer than expected to prepare everything for the + release. The first (unstable) preview release can be expected in mid-November + 2005. </p> <p> - At the moment we're concentrating mainly on the layout engine which is the - central and trickiest part of the whole package. The infrastructure around - it is in relatively good shape already although there are still areas for - newbies to jump in and help. + We now have a good overall design and have been able to add several new features + besides recreating most of the features from 0.20.5. We are doing ongoing work + to make it easier for newbies to jump in and help. Furthermore, an extensive + test suite helps us maintain and improve the quality of the package. </p> <p> Of course, we also welcome any help on the layout managers. So if you - want to push your brain to the limit, come and join us! + want to push your brain to the limit, come and join us! But don't worry: + there are also various other locations where you can find an easier start + into the code. And we're glad to help you get jumpstarted. Just ask! </p> <p> If you're looking for a road-map we have to disappoint you. This is Open @@ -71,7 +77,7 @@ performance and design issues.</p> <title>Maintenance Status</title> <p> The latest maintenance release is FOP 0.20.5, released on July 18th, 2003. - See <link href="relnotes.html">release notes</link> for more details. + See <a href="relnotes.html">release notes</a> for more details. The maintenance branch has been frozen in 2004 so the team can concentrate on the redesign efforts. </p> |