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Apache Targets August For J2EE App Server Release: Page 3 of 3

"I think Geronimo will add to pricing pressure somewhat, just as JBoss has," said Shawn Willett, principal analyst with Current Analysis, Sterling, Va. "However, the problem with all the open-source implementations is lack of support from major vendors."

If a vendor such as IBM, a frequent Apache contributor that based its WebSphere Portal on the Apache Jetspeed project, were to offer support for Geronimo, "that would be a big deal," Willett said.

This article appears courtesy of CRN.