If it's not at apache.org, it's not from the Apache Software Foundation!

A number of websites have "apache" in their domain name, and sometimes pretend to be official sources of information about projects of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). How do you find out if it's the case?

The rule is very simple: if a website is not hosted on an apache.org domain, it's not a website of the ASF (with a few exceptions, see below).

In other words, if the site's address doesn't end with .apache.org, it's not ours. Note the dot before apache.org: fooapache.org or apachefoo.org wouldn't belong to us, whereas foo.apache.org does.

The only exceptions to that rule are apachecon.com, which is jointly managed between
the ASF and companies producing our conferences, and spamassassin.org and myfaces.org, for historical reasons.

So remember: if it's not at apache.org or one of the three above domains, it's not from us!

Posted at 08:13AM Dec 04, 2009 by bdelacretaz in General  |  Comments[0]

Apache Asia Roadshow 2009: Bejing, China, and Colombo, Sri Lanka

Posted at 12:53AM Dec 02, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[0]

The Apache Software Foundation, live on Times Square and in Vegas!

Thanks to our very own Sally Khudairi, VP Marketing and Publicity, the ASF's 10 years shout out was recently displayed on New York's Times Square and in Las Vegas - and we have visual evidence!

Posted at 07:57AM Nov 20, 2009 by bdelacretaz in General  |  Comments[1]

Governor Schwarzenegger and Mayor Dellums honor the Apache Software Foundation

As mentioned in a previous post, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums have recently recognized The Apache Software Foundation for a decade of open source leadership and technology innovation.

Mayor Dellums proclaimed November 4th, 2009 as the Apache Software Foundation Day!

Here are their letters, as presented last week at ApacheCon US 2009 in Oakland, CA. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

Posted at 08:46AM Nov 18, 2009 by bdelacretaz in Milestones  |  Comments[0]

ApacheCon US 2009 Draws Unprecedented Support From the Global Open Source Community and Recognition for the 10th Anniversary and Influence of The Apache Software Foundation

ApacheCon US 2009 Closing Press Release; California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums recognize The Apache Software Foundation for a decade of open source leadership and technology innovation[Read More]

Posted at 02:08PM Nov 11, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[0]

Raise a Glass to Apache: Join The Apache Software Foundation in celebrating its 10th Anniversary!

As you know, the ASF turned 10 this year — our celebrations kicked off with cake at ApacheCon Europe this past March. We were thrilled to receive birthday wishes from so many members from the Apache community from across the world.

Our festivities will continue at ApacheCon US (Oakland, California), where we will be holding the Big Feather Birthday Bash and related community events during the conference. We anticipate seeing many of you there!

Some of you are unable to join us in person, but we don't want you to miss out on the fun. As such, we're inviting our global community to "Raise a Glass to Apache" and celebrate this landmark event at your own local gathering. Recognizing Apache developers and users as part of the ASF's 10th Anniversary is very important to us. We want you to join the fun, meet other Apache enthusiasts, make new friends, put faces to the names behind those emails, and, of course, engage in all things Apache.

We understand that communities have their own local culture and preferences: you are welcome to host the type of event best suited to your needs. Preferably, this will take place during the week of ApacheCon (2-6 November, 2009; the Big Feather Birthday Bash is on Wednesday, 4 November) —  your event can be held on any day of that week, at any time of the day or night that is most convenient for you. Events include but are not limited to:

• Social Gatherings – getting together over coffee, lunch, drinks, or dinner
• Tech Talks – individual or industry presentations given about ASF projects and actvities
• Product Demos – showcasing how Apache technologies are powering creative and robust solutions
• Hackathon – collaborating on Apache code bases with ASF Committers
• MeetUps or GetTogethers – featuring talks or presentations on a specific Apache Project or activity
• Networking and Job Match – connecting developers with users, employers with potential hires, clients with contractors/consultants, etc.

Can't wait until ApacheCon? That's OK: we're always up for a celebration, so feel free to get started as soon as you'd like — you can Raise a Glass to Apache at an upcoming conference such as the OpenWorld Forum (Paris), SpringOne 2GX (New Orleans), CPOSC 2009 (Harrisburg, PA), FOSS4G 2009 (Sydney), NLUUG Open Web (Amsterdam), UTOSC 2009 (Sandy, UT), and OSMC 2009 (Nürnberg), among others.

So let's get started! There are three steps to make your event happen:

Step 1: Organize. Decide who will be the host(s)/main point(s) of contact, where the event will be held, the day and time, the format, and any costs.

Step 2: Publicize. Spread the word to your coworkers, the press, and your friends. Post details on your event on blogs, mailing lists, event listings, etc. Drive enthusiasm by discussing the event details to the media and on podcasts. Ask people who will be there to invite other groups who may be interested.

Step 3: Apprise. Share your goodwill with the Apache community. Wish the ASF a happy anniversary on the Foundation blog;  post photos of your event online; and submit a "MyApache" video tribute (can be one or more of the following -- 1-2 minutes describing why you love Apache; 1-2 minutes of your group Raising a Glass to Apache/singing Happy Birthday; 2-5 minutes describing the cool ways you use ASF technologies ... be sure to mention which Apache projects you use as well as your results.)

The important thing is to have fun! Get inspired by checking out the ASF's YouTube channel. "MyApache" submissions received by 2 October (midnight US Pacific time/GMT-8) will receive priority consideration to be featured in the ASF's ApacheWay channel and at the Big Feather Birthday Bash!

A schedule of all confirmed events will be posted on the ApacheCon site. To be included in the list, please send a copy of your invitation (including the date, time, and location) to sk@apache.org. I will send you information on how to add your event in the ApacheCon network, how to submit your "MyApache" tributes, as well as suggestions on how to organize and publicize your event.

Feel free to drop us a note with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Posted at 03:47AM Sep 26, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[1]

Love Apache? Give Back with a "MyApache" Shoutout!

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Posted at 02:26AM Aug 19, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[4]

ApacheCon US Early Bird Discount Extended through 21 August

If you haven't registered for ApacheCon US yet, you're in luck!

We've extended the Early Bird Discount through this Friday, 21 August, giving attendees the best rates available, with savings up to $200 on a full conference pass. Catch your favorite Apache projects, including Tomcat, Hadoop, and the world's favorite Web Server, and join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Apache Software Foundation!

Sign up today!

Posted at 11:03PM Aug 18, 2009 by Sally in ApacheCon  |  Comments[1]

Early Bird Registration for ApacheCon US Ends 14 August!

Join us at ApacheCon US 2009, the ASF's official user conference and expo, 2-6 November in Oakland, California.

This year's show is anticipated to be the largest gathering of the global Apache community, bringing together Foundation Members, code contributors, users, developers, system administrators, business managers, service providers, and vendors for a week of training classes, seminars, sharing, and hacking. 

 In celebration of the ASF's milestone 10th Anniversary, this year's ApacheCon features the largest program to date, including special content tracks, MeetUps, GetTogethers, and a number of free events that are open to the public, such as the Hackathon and 2-day BarCampApache, in appreciation of their support over the past decade.

We're excited to return to the San Francisco Bay Area, where we held our first ApacheCon, and hope that you will help us celebrate the ASF's success!

Check out the ApacheCon site for details including registration and sponsorship information.

Posted at 01:16AM Jul 27, 2009 by Sally in ApacheCon  |  Comments[0]

Applications for Travel Assistance for ApacheCon US 2009 now open

The ASF Travel Assistance Committee (TAC) has opened applications to assist those seeking to attend ApacheCon US 2009 (2-6 November in Oakland, California), but are unable to do so for financial reasons.[Read More]

Posted at 12:48AM Jul 27, 2009 by Sally in ApacheCon  |  Comments[0]

ASF Members share their experiences with Apache

The ASF launches a series of interviews with Members, Committers, developers, and users in celebration of the ASF's 10th Anniversary. Clips of select interviews will be posted online up to ApacheCon US 2009, where we will showcase the full series, along with birthday wishes from the Apache community at-large.
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Posted at 09:23PM Jul 25, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[1]

The Apache HTTP Server Project Does It Again -- The World’s #1 Web Server Tops Linux Journal’s Reader’s Choice Awards

Not only does the Apache HTTP Server power more than 106 million Websites worldwide, an astounding 89% of Linux Journal readers have chosen the “competitor-less” Apache HTTP Server as their favorite Web server, according to the 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.

We were tickled to read, “As with last year, the thought arises in Favorite Web Server category of whether we should just ask ‘Do you use the Apache Web server, yes or no?’ and leave it at that.” According to Associate Publisher Mark Irgang, “Apache is always in there.”

Congratulations to the Apache HTTP Server Project for more than 16 years of technical excllence!

Posted at 04:57AM May 02, 2009 by Sally in Milestones  |  Comments[3]

Apache OFBiz Releases New Branch and Versioning System

The Apache Open For Business Project (OFBiz) recently announced its first major release in nearly two years[Read More]

Posted at 04:54AM May 02, 2009 by Sally in Projects  |  Comments[0]

10th Anniversary Flashback -- Remembering Our Roots

Last week, ASF incorporator and founding Chairman Roy Fielding reminded us of the ASF’s mission as created ten years ago.

ASF Board member Bertrand Delacretaz then suggested we post it here on the ASF blog to reinforce the fact that, in spite of its tremendous growth, the ASF hasn’t strayed from its roots; still remaining true to its original vision. We couldn’t agree more. Here’s to the next 10 years!

Posted at 04:46AM May 02, 2009 by Sally in General  |  Comments[0]

The cake is not a lie!

Wish you were here.

Posted at 07:34PM Mar 25, 2009 by jerenkrantz in ApacheCon  |  Comments[17]