What is ObjectWeb V2?
ObjectWeb V2 is the new version of the ObjectWeb consortium. A new consortium agreement was necessary because the one currently governing ObjectWeb ends on December 31, 2006. This was the occasion to address some limitations of the current agreement. For instance, ObjectWeb is not yet an independent organization, it is really a joint project launched by its original cofounders (Bull, France Telecom and INRIA) hosted by INRIA. In this configuration, ObjectWeb lacks resources and is not scalable. • Is ObjectWeb about technology or marketing? ObjectWeb is a platform where software developers cooperate to jointly develop open source middleware. ObjectWeb is not in the business of marketing software and does not intend to become a new software vendor. ObjectWeb members however may market middleware software products on a commercial basis. When will ObjectWeb V2 be launched? Object Web V2 is scheduled to be launched on January 1, 2007. This date has been chosen because the consortium agreeme