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| author | Kevin Rushforth <[email protected]> | 2004-06-25 21:47:53 +0000 |
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| committer | Kevin Rushforth <[email protected]> | 2004-06-25 21:47:53 +0000 |
| commit | ac5fd5c390be54f9979a363f97af034f719809ee (patch) | |
| tree | 189798e8caebcda02f8770ad219c69e2a69cbf86 /www/index.html | |
| parent | 20c0582d7b99c8dd70d7ef48ae17cc03ab4da0bc (diff) | |
Started work needed for binary releases.
Added license files for JRL & JDL.
Updated web pages.
Renamed third party license files so they are clearly identified with
the prefix THIRDPARTY-LICENSE-
git-svn-id: https://svn.java.net/svn/j3d-core~svn/trunk@20 ba19aa83-45c5-6ac9-afd3-db810772062c
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| -rw-r--r-- | www/index.html | 130 |
1 files changed, 67 insertions, 63 deletions
diff --git a/www/index.html b/www/index.html index 4cbd17a..3780998 100644 --- a/www/index.html +++ b/www/index.html @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> - <meta content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" - http-equiv="content-type"> + <meta http-equiv="content-type" + content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"> <title>The Java 3D API Core</title> </head> <body> @@ -22,17 +22,27 @@ and build instructions</a> for information on downloading and building j3d-core.</p> <h3>License</h3> <p>The source code for the core Java 3D API reference -implementation is licensed under terms that are yet to be disclosed. -Until such time as these terms are disclosed, you may not do anything -at all with the source code in this CVS repository.<br> -</p> -<p>The API specification will continue to evolve as part of the -<a href="http://jcp.org/">Java Community Process (JCP)</a>. -We welcome community participation, and encourage developers to -contribute both bug fixes and new implementation code to the API. -The terms under which we will license this source code will facilitate -this, while ensuring that the API is not fragmented with incompatible -versions being released.<br> +implementation +is licensed under the <a href="http://java3d.dev.java.net/jrl.html">Java +Research License (JRL)</a> for non-commercial use. The JRL allows users +to download, build, and modify the source code in the +j3d-core project for research use, subject to the terms of the license. +</p> +<p>Java 3D is also licensed for commercial use under a new +no-fee <a href="http://java3d.dev.java.net/jdl-java3d.pdf">Java +Distribution License (JDL)</a>. The JDL +allows commercial use of Java 3D with or without modification, as +long as compatibility with the entire API Specification is maintained. +This includes passing the TCK tests for Java 3D, and retaining the +javax namespace as defined by the JCP. +</p> +<p> +The API specification will continue to evolve as part of the Java +Community Process (JCP). We welcome community participation, and +encourage developers to contribute both bug fixes and new +implementation code to the API. The combination of the JRL and the JDL +was chosen to facilitate this, while ensuring the integrity and +compatibility of the API.<br> </p> <h3>Downloads</h3> <p>Three types of binary builds are available in the <a @@ -40,11 +50,18 @@ versions being released.<br> & Files</a> section of this project on java.net: Release (or FCS) builds; Experimental (early access) builds; and Daily/Weekly builds. The latest -release build of Java 3D v1.3.1 is available. A fairly stable -experimental build, labeled as Java 3D v 1.3.2-buildXX is now +release build of Java 3D v1.3.1 is available. A fairly stable +experimental build, labeled as Java 3D v 1.3.2-build3 is now available. We will set up daily or weekly builds in the near future.<br> </p> -<h3>Project highlights</h3> +<h3>How to Contribute</h3> +<p>We invite developers to contribute to Java 3D. Please refer to +the +<a href="http://java3d.dev.java.net/contribute.html">Contributing to +Java 3D</a> section in the parent java3d project to learn +how to contribute to this project or any other Java 3D-related +project.</p> +<h3><a name="Project_Highlights"></a>Project Highlights</h3> <p><b>Release project Source code</b> </p> <p>The current, experimental fork of the of the Java 3D source code is an early access of version 1.3.2. It is @@ -68,8 +85,8 @@ public consumption (although <span style="font-weight: bold;">much </span>work is needed on the actual content)<br> </li> - <li>Some minor bug fixes have been incorporated [TODO: list fixed -bugs]</li> + <li>Some minor bug fixes have been incorporated<br> + </li> </ol> <p>The reason the Headspace AudioEngine was removed is that we do not have @@ -117,56 +134,43 @@ project for more ideas.</p> </li> <li>DirectX 9 port</li> </ul> -<h3>How to Contribute</h3> -<p>Anyone who wants to contribute source code, even in the form of -e-mailed bug fixes, -must have a signed contributor agreement [TODO link] on file. The -Java 3D -team regrets that we are unable to even look at submitted bug fixes -unless this author -has the -contributor agreement on file. This may seems harsh, but it is a policy -designed to protect the project from patent infringement and copyright -issues. We encourage all developers to download the agreement [TODO -link], sign it, and -fax it -to the number indicated [TODO link]. Then you are more than welcome to -send in fixes for your favorite bugs!<br> -</p> -<p>We invite anyone to be a project <span style="font-style: italic;">observer</span>. -As the community matures and contributors demonstrate their -familiarity -with the API internals they will be invited to join the project as a -<span style="font-style: italic;">developer</span> with full CVS commit -privilege. The last thing we want is -lots of people hacking on the source in the central repository and -destabilizing the API, so we will be taking a cautious approach.<br> -</p> -<p>The <a href="http://jcp.org/">Java Community Process</a> (JCP) also -has a significant impact on how people can -contribute to the project. Although the source of the API is available, -and we actively encourage the community to contribute to it's -development, the API itself (that is, the public and protected classes, -interfaces, methods, fields, and so forth in the <code>javax.media.j3d</code> -and <code>javax.vecmath</code> packages) are -controlled by the JCP and can not be freely modified. -Modifications to the API will be created within the Java 3D JSRs -by an Expert Group of JCP members. A call for experts will be -made once this process is launched. -</p> <h3>Examples</h3> <p>The <a href="http://j3d-examples.dev.java.net/">j3d-examples</a> project includes a set of simple example programs. The <a - href="http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/3D/flythrough.html">Java -3D Fly Through v 2.0 Beta</a> sample application shows you how to take -advantage of the capabilities of Java 3D technology. You can download + href="http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/3D/flythrough.html">Java 3D +Fly Through v 2.0 Beta</a> sample application shows you how to take +advantage of the capabilities of Java 3D technology. You can +download the source code via <a href="http://java3d.netbeans.org">http://java3d.netbeans.org</a>.<br> </p> -<h3>Feedback</h3> -<p>[TODO: list of feedback and participation options including mailing -lists, issue tracking, project owners/contacts, discussion forum, -wikis, etc.]<br> -<br> +<h3>Feedback and Discussion<br> +</h3> +<p>We have created two Java 3D mailing lists in the parent <a + href="http://java3d.dev.java.net/">java3d</a> project: <a + href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> +and <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. +<a href="http://java3d.dev.java.net/servlets/ProjectMailingListList">Click +here to subscribe</a> to either of these lists. The annouce list is a +low-volume moderated mailing list for announcing Java 3D-related +news +and information. The interest list is an open mailing list for +discussing all aspects of Java 3D, the reference implementation +for the +Java 3D core, vecmath, utilities, example programs, etc.</p> +<p>For those who prefer a forum to a mailing list, we have created the +<a href="https://java3d.dev.java.net/servlets/ProjectForumView">Java 3D +forum</a>, hosted as part of the JavaDesktop Community. Messages +posted on the forum are cross-posted to <a + href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> +and vice-versa.<br> +</p> +<p>Finally, each sub-project has its own cvs and issues mailing +lists. <a href="servlets/ProjectMailingListList">Click here to +subscribe</a> to either of these lists. The <a + href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> +list is for automated CVS change messages and discussion of those +changes. The <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> +list is for automated issue tracking.<br> </p> </body> </html> |