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Information about James can be found at the James web site
at http://james.apache.org/. Users interested in subscribing to the James
-user and
-developer mailings lists should send emails
-to subscribe-james-user@jakarta.apache.org and subscribe-james-dev@jakarta.apache.org, respectively
There are two ways to get the James source code.
1. Download the source distribution - the source is available from the -James download directory. -Simply choose the version of James you'd like to download, navigate into the src subdirectory -for that version, and pick the source distribution appropriate for your platform. +James release mirrors. +Simply choose the version of James you'd like to download, and pick the source distribution appropriate for your platform.
2. Get the source code using CVS - this method gives you access to the cutting edge code base. Instructions on how to use CVS to get the James source code (the jakarta-james distribution) @@ -30,7 +29,7 @@ installed before the build can run.
2. Ant - This is a Java-tailored, XML-configured, extensible build or make system. The James source tree includes Ant v1.5. You can get the latest version of Ant -here. Since Ant is currently included in the source +here. Since Ant is currently included in the source distribution, it is not necessary to download it separately.
-James is built on top of version 4.1.3 of the Avalon Application Framework. This +James is built on top of version 4.1.3 of the Avalon Application Framework. This framework encourages a set of good development practices such as Component Oriented Programming and Inversion of Control. The standard distribution of James includes version 4.0.1 of the -Phoenix Avalon Framework container. This stable +Phoenix Avalon Framework container. This stable and robust container provides a strong foundation for the James server.
1.5 +4 -4 james-server/src/xdocs/download.xml Index: download.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /home/cvs/james-server/src/xdocs/download.xml,v retrieving revision 1.4 retrieving revision 1.5 diff -u -r1.4 -r1.5 --- download.xml 10 Nov 2003 06:51:55 -0000 1.4 +++ download.xml 4 Feb 2004 20:11:56 -0000 1.5 @@ -50,14 +50,14 @@
This release has many enhancements and bug fixes over the previous release. See the Change Log +href="http://james.apache.org/changelog.html">Change Log for a detailed list of changes. Some of the earlier defects could turn a James mail server into an Open Relay. All users of James 2.0a3 and earlier are urged to upgrade to James v2.1.3 as soon as possible.
For details see the Official +HREF="http://james.apache.org/announcement_2_1.html">Official Announcement.
Latest and Stable: James v2.1.3
James v2.1.3 is the current release, and the latest in the James v2.1 series.
-Both binary and source distributions are available.
James v2.1.3 fixes several important defects, and contains functional improvements. See the Change Log for a detailed list of changes. All users are urged to upgrade to v2.1.3 as soon as possible.
Any bugs found in James are dealt with promptly. Please provide feedback on the james-user and james-dev mailing lists.
-Get your hands on the latest versions..
We put significant milestones, and potential release candidates in the download area.
Whilst the quality of these versions cannot be guaranteed they may contain important bug fixes and cool new features.
Get your hands on the latest versions..
We put significant milestones, and potential release candidates in the download area.
Whilst the quality of these versions cannot be guaranteed they may contain important bug fixes and cool new features.
If you have downloaded a binary distribution, you do not need to build James. Proceed directory to Step 1.
-To compile James from the source code you need Ant. +
To compile James from the source code you need Ant. This is a Java-tailored, XML-configured, extensible build or make system. We are currently using Ant 1.4, which is included in the source distribution.
If you have downloaded a daily snapshot, you need to build a distribution. 1.3 +5 -6 james-server/src/xdocs/installation_instructions_2_1.xml Index: installation_instructions_2_1.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /home/cvs/james-server/src/xdocs/installation_instructions_2_1.xml,v retrieving revision 1.2 retrieving revision 1.3 diff -u -r1.2 -r1.3 --- installation_instructions_2_1.xml 11 Dec 2002 09:39:18 -0000 1.2 +++ installation_instructions_2_1.xml 4 Feb 2004 20:11:56 -0000 1.3 @@ -37,9 +37,8 @@
Obtain the full James binary distribution from the James -download directory. It can be found in the bin subdirectory of the distribution directory for the particular -build you are downloading. Unpack the archive into your James installation directory. Go to the bin subdirectory of the +
Obtain the full James binary distribution from the James +release mirrors. Unpack the archive into your James installation directory. Go to the bin subdirectory of the installation directory and run the "run" script (either run.sh or run.bat, depending on your platform). The configuration file is now unpacked and available for editing.
Warning! - James requires Phoenix version 4.0.x to run. There is a known issue with logging in Phoenix 4.0, so version 4.0.1 or higher is strongly recommended. Before attempting to deploy James in a Phoenix container, please make sure it meets these version criteria.
-Deploying James in Phoenix is fairly easy. Obtain the james.sar file from the -James download directory. It can be found in the bin -subdirectory of the distribution directory for the particular build you are downloading. After downloading the james.sar, +
Deploying James in Phoenix is fairly easy. Obtain the james.sar file from the James +release mirrors. It can be found in the "Other Binaries" +area of the distribution directory. After downloading the james.sar, simply place it in the apps subdirectory of your Phoenix installation. Restart Phoenix, and the james.sar should unpack and you will be ready to configure your James installation.
1.27 +1 -1 james-server/src/xdocs/weare.xml Index: weare.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /home/cvs/james-server/src/xdocs/weare.xml,v retrieving revision 1.26 retrieving revision 1.27 diff -u -r1.26 -r1.27 --- weare.xml 19 Jan 2004 17:07:22 -0000 1.26 +++ weare.xml 4 Feb 2004 20:11:56 -0000 1.27 @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@