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+* Apache Felix README *
+***********************
+
+This document is basically a catch-all for general information about the Apache
+Felix project.  It is anticipated that this document will be updated from time
+to time with new information.
+
+SVN PROJECT STRUCTURE
+
+The Apache Felix project has the following directory structure in order to organize
+the project's varied product artifacts.
+
++ framework
++ sandbox
++ tools
+
+The *framework* directory contains the source and build tree for the OSGi-compliant
+framework implementation.  It is, of course, the primary product of this project.
+
+The *sandbox* directory contains a directory tree whereby project committers can 
+store various experimental and working versions of code.  Each committer that wishes
+to utilize the sandbox should create a subdirectory named after his/her apache username.
+
+e.g.
+
+- sandbox
+  + erodriguez
+  + rickhall
+  + tbennett
+
+The *tools* directory contains a directory tree for various tools that may be developed
+in association with this project.  One such tool is the maven-osgi-plugin currently under
+development for the MAVEN2 build system.  A tools directory may itself have multiple
+products each requiring their own directory.
+
+e.g.
+
+- tools
+  - maven2
+    + maven-osgi-plugin
+
+As the project matures, we certainly may see other directories created to organize other
+types of products.
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