# CLOSING SHOP! XML:Tools, bindings for libxml and libxslt **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [December 6, 2005, 3:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467 "2005-12-06T03:04:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 3:04am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/1 "2005-12-06T03:04:31Z")
It my sad task to inform all those interested that I will no long be able to host libxml and libxslt bindings for Ruby. I feel these are very important bindings, but I am simply not the appropriate person for this task. I only became their custodian because a couple of years ago I noticed they were on the verge of fading into obscurity. It wasn’t that people weren’t using them, but that no one was supporting them. So I took it upon myself to at least preserve them, host them, give them a firm home, until such time that someone would come along to take up the cause proper. Well, after all this time a handful of persons have expressed interest in helping but none have been willing to take the reigns. That’s unfortunate. And while I wish I had the skills and time to do so myself I simply do not. So if anyone wants these bindings to survive, indeed, to thrive, now is the time to act. If you are interested please let me know. I will fill you in about the current status and what at least has to happen in order to move forward. If no one steps forward I’m afraid I will just have to trash them. T. ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 3:53am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/2 "2005-12-06T03:53:15Z")
Trans wrote: > … > So if anyone wants these bindings to survive, indeed, to thrive, now is > the time to act. If you are interested please let me know. I will fill > you in about the current status and what at least has to happen in > order to move forward. If no one steps forward I’m afraid I will just > have to trash them. I’m happy to host what you have on [rubyxml.com](http://rubyxml.com), though I cannot offer to do any actual work on the projects. James – [http://www.ruby-doc.org](http://www.ruby-doc.org) - Ruby Help & Documentation [Ruby Code & Style](http://www.artima.com/rubycs/) - Ruby Code & Style: Writers wanted [http://www.rubystuff.com](http://www.rubystuff.com) - The Ruby Store for Ruby Stuff [http://www.jamesbritt.com](http://www.jamesbritt.com) - Playing with Better Toys [http://www.30secondrule.com](http://www.30secondrule.com) - Building Better Tools ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 4:29am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/3 "2005-12-06T04:29:48Z")
On 12/5/05, Trans [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > It my sad task to inform all those interested that I will no long be > able to host libxml and libxslt bindings for Ruby. I feel these are > very important bindings, but I am simply not the appropriate person for > this task. I recommend putting these on RubyForge with an equivalent notice to this. That way, they don’t have to be trashed, but they don’t have to be actively maintained, either 😉 -austin ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/4 "2005-12-06T14:21:15Z")
Thanks. Well, I already have it hosted at Rubyforge. But it needs to be turned over to anther project owner. Will you take it James, even if you can’t work on it? T. ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/5 "2005-12-06T16:39:59Z")
On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:14:07 -0000, Trans [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Thanks. > > Well, I already have it hosted at Rubyforge. But it needs to be turned > over to anther project owner. Will you take it James, even if you can’t > work on it? > > T. Without knowing what’s involved, I’m not sure how much help I can be, but I’d be happy to put some work in on these bindings where it’s needed. It could be a good opportunity for me to gain some experience… ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 5:49pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/6 "2005-12-06T17:49:27Z")
Ross, That would be great! There’s really not a whole lot to do. And if you’re good at c it’ll be a snap. I’ll contact off list. T. ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/7 "2005-12-06T18:05:43Z")
On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 16:42:50 -0000, Trans [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Ross, > > That would be great! There’s really not a whole lot to do. And if > you’re good at c it’ll be a snap. I’ll contact off list. > > T. I’ve kept taking my C out for a walk on other projects, so hopefully it’ll rise to the challenge. I wanted to get some time with Ruby’s backend (so to speak) so it’ll be a good opportunity 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/8 "2005-12-06T17:16:40Z")
Trans wrote: > Thanks. > > Well, I already have it hosted at Rubyforge. But it needs to be turned > over to anther project owner. Will you take it James, even if you can’t > work on it? Um, if you need a name to go with the project, sure. But I haven’t touched C code in about a year, and free time is a myth. James – [http://www.ruby-doc.org](http://www.ruby-doc.org) - Ruby Help & Documentation [Ruby Code & Style](http://www.artima.com/rubycs/) - Ruby Code & Style: Writers wanted [http://www.rubystuff.com](http://www.rubystuff.com) - The Ruby Store for Ruby Stuff [http://www.jamesbritt.com](http://www.jamesbritt.com) - Playing with Better Toys [http://www.30secondrule.com](http://www.30secondrule.com) - Building Better Tools ---
**Author:** ![transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@transfire](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/transfire)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/closing-shop-xml-tools-bindings-for-libxml-and-libxslt/52467/9 "2005-12-06T18:46:34Z")
Ross, contact me via private email. I tried the return address your messages give but that didn’t work. T.