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It is my pleasure to announce the first release of myVocs box, an integrated collaboration platform. myVocs box is a virtual machine that delivers the technologies that drive myVocs.org wrapped up in a
self-contained system that's ready for you to enjoy.
Please visit http://myvocs-box.myvocs.org for details on the three simple steps to download, run, and enjoy a collaboration platform of your own.
The technologies in this release of myVocs box include:
* A complete Shibboleth 1.3 identity system (IdP and SP)
* Simple collaboration group setup and management via Sympa
* Flexible resource integration powered by YubNub
* Dynamically allocated Drupal, PHPwiki, and WEBInstaFM collaboration tools
* Globus integration powered by Gridshib CA and GridShib for Shibboleth
* A short circuit identity provider for stand-alone operation
myVocs box is an excellent tool for developers to explore the power of federated systems for their applications without the headache of setting one up themselves. It also makes a great foundation for building your own collaboration environment. You can find out more about the project and how to get involved at the URL above.
This project wouldn't be possible without the help, support, and encouragement of key collaborators:
** Jill Gemmill, UAB
** Serge Aumont, CRU
** Olivier Salaun, CRU
** Tom Scavo, NCSA
** Von Welch, NCSA
** Nate Klingenstein, Internet2
I'd also like to thank all the members of the GridShib+myVocs discussion group who have offered suggestions and encouragement along the way, SWITCH for putting out top quality documentation for Shibboleth on Debian, all the members of the Shibboleth team for building such a great tool to begin with, and Internet2 for demonstrating what a collaboration experience can be. Thanks!
Enjoy.
