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  What is it?
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  Cocoon is a 100% pure Java publishing framework that relies on 
  new W3C technologies (such as XML and XSL) to provide web content.

  The Cocoon project aims to change the way web information is created, 
  rendered and delivered. This new paradigm is based on fact that document 
  content, style and logic are often created by different individuals or 
  working groups.
  
  Cocoon aims to a complete separation of the three layers, allowing the 
  three layers to be indipendently designed, created and managed, reducing 
  management overhead, increasing work reuse and reducing time to market.


  Where is it?
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  The home page for the Cocoon project can be found in the Apache XML Project 
  web site (http://xml.apache.org/cocoon/). There you also find information
  on how to download the latest release as well as all the other information
  you might need regarding this project.


  Requirements
  ------------

  Cocoon is implemented both as a Java servlet and a Java command line
  application. The following requirements exist for installing it:
  
   o  A Java 1.1 or later compatible virtual machine for your operating system.

   o  Server API 2.x Servlet Engine (optional for command line operation).
   

  Installation Instructions and Documentation
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  The documentation available as of the date of this release is
  included in the "docs/" directory.
  
  Look for the most updated documentation on the Cocoon web site under
  the Apache XML Project (http://xml.apache.org/cocoon/).


  Licensing and legal issues
  --------------------------

  For legal and licensing issues, please read the LICENSE file.


  Thanks for using Cocoon.

                                           The Apache XML Project
                                           http://xml.apache.org/