NTP's Fate Hinges On 'Father Time' (InformationWeek)

InformationWeek has alengthy look at the maintenance of the network time protocol (NTP)code. "Not all is well within the NTP open source project. Thenumber of volunteer contributors -- those who submit code for periodicupdates, examine bug reports, and write fixes -- has shrunk over its longlifespan, even as its importance has increased. Its ongoing development andmaintenance now rest mostly on the shoulders of [Harlan] Stenn, and that'swhy NTP faces a turning point. Stenn, who also works sporadically on his ownconsulting business, has given himself a deadline: Garner more financialsupport by April, 'or look for regular work.'"