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The Apache Software Foundation provides support for the Apache community of open-source software projects. The Apache projects are characterized by a collaborative, consensus based development process, an open and pragmatic software license, and a desire to create high quality software that leads the way in its field. We consider ourselves not simply a group of projects sharing a server, but rather a community of developers and users.

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You are invited to participate in The Apache Software Foundation. Our membership consists of those individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to collaborative open-source software development through sustained participation and contributions within the Foundation's projects. Of course, you can contribute to the foundation in many ways:

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Latest News

If you would like to keep up with news and announcements from the foundation and all its projects, you can subscribe to the new Apache Announcements List.

Request for Proposals for System Administrators

The Apache Software Foundation is seeking proposals to help us document, automate, and maintain our systems for a three-month term. Proposals for longer-term maintenance may be solicitied later. This is a paid position with a deadline for submissions of December 2.

Farewell to Nicolas Chalumeau

The Apache Software Foundation would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of Nicolas Chalumeau, who passed away on the 4th of October at the age of 27. Vincent Massol has written a tribute to our friend, colleague, and Apache committer.

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