From: Jim Knutson <knutson_at_us.ibm.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:45:14 -0600

Bill Shannon <bill.shannon_at_oracle.com> wrote on 11/07/2011 02:57:49 PM:
> I suppose we could consider marking it "proposed optional" for EE 7,
> with the understanding that if there's not an effective replacement
> in the EE 8 timeframe we won't move it to "optional" for EE 8.

I like this idea.

Thanks,
Jim Knutson
WebSphere J2EE Architect