To users about investigating still-supported alternatives.ģ.1 The Apache OpenOffice Bugzilla is mirrored in The Attic. (b) For the latest distribution(s), there may be advice OpenOffice binaries is adjusted to indicate that (a) particular versions are Long the download service is preserved by SourceForge is not predictable.Ģ.4 The mechanism for announcing updates to installed versions of Independent arrangement hosted and curated on SourceForge. Retires its support for downloads is not predictable (and see 4.3).Ģ.3 The Apache OpenOffice Extensions and Templates system is an There are noĢ.2 The downloading of full releases is supported on the SourceForge Retained in the archive system that is already maintained. GitHub repository might be shut down at some point depending on GitHub policyĢ.1 The source code releases, patches, and installable binaries are all For the GitHub Mirror of the Apache OpenOffice SVN Tools and their use become obsolete over time.ġ.4 GitHub Mirror. The dependenciesĪs they last were used are identified in a historical location. ![]() Used for carrying out builds of binaries from the source. Released binaries depends on particular versions of specific tools that are There are additionalĮxternal dependencies that might have become obsolete.ġ.3 Build Dependencies/Tool Chains. With later versions of the external dependencies. That someone attempting to build from source later on would be able to work Were housed on SourceForge and elsewhere. Relied upon by the source code but are not part of the source code. There is no means of committing changes.ġ.2 Apache Externals/Extras consists of external libraries that are Has been moved to "The Attic." Apache Attic is an actual project,Īvailable and could be checked-out from Subversion by anyone interested in Requests for additions and adjustments to this compilation are welcome.ġ.1 The Apache OpenOffice Subversion repository where code is maintained The assumption below is that the project has already retired. In order to understand what would have had to happen in a graceful process, Over a period of time, as part of any retirement effort. Here is a provisional list of all elements that would have to be addressed, ForĬontingency plans, no time is a good time, but earlier is always better than That means we need to consider it as a contingency. My interest is in seeing any retirement happen My concern is that the project could end with aīang or a whimper. There are those who fear that discussing retirement can become a Point out that retirement of the project is a serious possibility. I cannot prediction how this will all work out. In the case of Apache OpenOffice, needing to disclose security Votes to approve the release of that code. That means that thereĪre at least three available PMC members capable of building a functioningīinary from a release-candidate archive, and who do so in providing binding Project to have a PMC capable of producing releases. There is also a litmus test which is kind of a red line. QU50: The project strives to respond to documented bug reports in a timely QU20: The project puts a very high priority on producing secure software. Recently, some elements have been brought into serious question: Identifies the characteristics for which an Apache project is expected to It is also myĬonsidered opinion that there is no ready supply of developers who have theĬapacity, capability, and will to supplement the roughly half-dozen I have regularly observed that the Apache OpenOffice project has limitedĬapacity for sustaining the project in an energetic manner. Here is what a careful retirement of Apache OpenOffice could look like. ![]() What Would OpenOffice Retirement Involve? (long) Other possible options." (Thanks to James Hogarth.) ![]() The request is for the PMC's consideration among One option for remedy that must be considered is To report to the Board every month, starting in August, rather than Indicator of the seriousness of the Board's concern is the PMC been requested In responses to concerns raised in June, the PMC is currently tasked by theĪSF Board to account for this inability and to provide a remedy. Vulnerabilities for which there is no mitigation in an update has become a " In the case of Apache OpenOffice, needing to disclose security Hamilton has begun the discussion of a possible (note possible at Outgoing Apache OpenOffice project management committee (PMC) chair Dennis
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