GreatBizTools to Support Mach-II

GreatBizTools, LLC (GBT) has recently purchased the copyright to the Mach-II framework from Ben Edwards, Inc.  This purchase will allow for the continued growth and development of Mach-II as one of the premier frameworks for ColdFusion applications.  Essentially, this marks the beginning of the "second generation" of Mach-II and creates a new foundation for expanding the framework.

As the principal commercial entity supporting Mach-II, GBT is dedicated to the principles of the open-source movement.  Specializing in designing and implementing human resource management systems, the company will be promoting the use of Mach-II for developing sophisticated, enterprise-level applications.  GBT will provide the necessary infrastructure and formal channels for delivering a more comprehensive and effective product to organizations wishing to improve the quality and efficiency of their web-based applications.

GBT's primary goal is to make the framework more transparent and open to the community of users.  Plans are underway over the next several months to achieve the following objectives regarding the Mach-II project:

  • Develop an introductory Mach-II training program with a focus on object-oriented programming
  • Develop an advanced Mach-II training program
  • Release core framework CFC documentation
  • Update and create special documentation as needed
  • Continue releasing development roadmaps
  • Launch a public bug tracking system
  • Improve the process for users to provide feedback to the Mach-II team
  • Extend and enhance the Mach-II framework through continued releases
  • Develop a technical support program and offer technical support to users

GreatBizTools pledges to keep Mach-II an open-source project.  In addition, GBT intends to provide resources to the Mach-II team for developing better documentation and training for Mach-II developers.

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Posted 7/20/07 @ 5:00 AM by Peter J. Farrell

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I noticed the 1.5 beta uses the Apache license. Is that going to continue moving forward?

Posted by Jim Priest at 7/20/07 11:27 AM

Thats awesome news Peter!

Posted by Sami Hoda at 7/20/07 12:37 PM

Mach-II has always used the Apache license (pre-1.5 was Apache 1.1 license). We have no plans currently to switch open-source license types.

Posted by Peter J. farrell at 7/20/07 3:27 PM

Amazing news Peter, your passion for the framework is showing with every post you do.

This is another fantastic step forwards for Mach-II.

Congratulations to you and the rest of the team!

Posted by Michael Sharman at 7/20/07 7:53 PM