Description:

Apache Geronimo deploys the J2EE server project of the Apache Software Foundation. The product of a large and healthy open source community, Geronimo is a certified J2EE server licensed under the Apache License. It passes Sun's TCK (Technology Compatibility Kit) for J2EE 1.4, and reuses the best ASF/BSD licensed code available today.

Usage Notes:

Apache Geronimo builds upon the many Java projects at the Apache Software Foundation. In addition, the project brings together members of the ActiveMQ, Castor, MX4J, OpenEJB and ServiceMix communities. They extend an open invitation to everyone involved in the J2EE space, both commercial entities and talented individuals, to join the community and build a world-class J2EE implementation.

The Apache Software Foundation is in a unique position to build a J2EE compliant platform. Their non-profit, charity status, as well as their relationship with Sun Microsystems, provides the foundation with access to the J2EE TCKs, making it possible to achieve certification. In addition, Apache's flexible and unrestrictive licensing makes it possible for a wide variety of participants to assist in the development of Apache Geronimo, and to build their own solutions upon the platform.