NetBeans is in the process of being released as a project governed by the Apache Software Foundation.
What are the reasons for this and what does this mean?
Read all about it here, join in, and participate:
https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/NetBeansProposal
What needs to happen before NetBeans is released?
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https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/List+of+Modules+to+Review
Important Links:
http://incubator.apache.org/projects/netbeans.html
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/How+to+Participate
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