
                  A  P  A  C  H  E     C  O  C  O  O  N

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  What is it?
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  Apache Cocoon is a 100% pure Java publishing framework that relies on
  new W3C technologies (such as XML, XSL, SVG, etc..) to provide web content.

  The Cocoon project aims to change the way web information is created,
  rendered and delivered. This new paradigm is based on fact that document
  content, style and logic are often created by different individuals or
  working groups.

  Cocoon aims to a complete separation of the three layers, allowing the
  three layers to be indipendently designed, created and managed, reducing
  management overhead, increasing work reuse and reducing time to market.


  Where is it?
  ------------

  The home page for the Apache Cocoon project can be found in the Apache XML 
  Project web site (http://xml.apache.org/cocoon/). There you also find 
  information on how to download the latest release as well as all the other 
  information you might need regarding this project.


  Requirements
  ------------

  Cocoon is implemented both as a Java servlet and a Java command line
  application. The following requirements exist for installing it:

   o  A Java 1.2 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.

   o  Server API 2.2 compatible Servlet Engine.
      [optional for command line operation]


  Installation Instructions and Documentation
  -------------------------------------------

  Read the INSTALL file in this directory for the installation instructions.

  The documentation available as of the date of this release is
  included in the "docs/" directory.

  Look for the most updated documentation on the Apache Cocoon web site under
  the Apache XML Project (http://xml.apache.org/cocoon/).


  Licensing and legal issues
  --------------------------

  For legal and licensing issues, please read the LICENSE file.


  Usage Warnings
  --------------

  Please, read the WARNING file before continuing.



  Thanks for using Apache Cocoon.

                                           The Apache XML Project
                                           http://xml.apache.org/

  