Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:46:26 +0000
To: yyyyyyyyyy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Martin Kirk <yyyyyy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Status of the SNIA_CIMOM

Hi Folks,

It is becoming increasingly clear that the open source version of the SNIA 
CIMON in the CVS repository is so far out of step with the "real world" 
that it has little practical use. It might be a starting point for a new 
developer, but even that seems unlikely.

Some time ago I amended the home page to indicate that the project was 
essentially dormant. I am now proposing to amend that further. I would like 
to change it to indicate that the code is now considered obsolete and is 
the CVS repository remains available solely for historical reasons. At the 
same tine I would close down the bugzilla database.

I would like to canvas opinions within the community. Is this the right 
thing to do? Is there any follow-on open source project that we could put 
in its place, or should we be pointing people to the Java WBEM Services 
project?

If I don't hear any objections within the next couple of weeks, I will 
assume that nobody cares and proceed as described.

Regards,

Martin


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