The Visigoth Software Society

We built the FreeMarker template engine to generate text output for applications from simple text to HTML source code based on dynamic data. The below diagram provides a visual example of this.

The FreeMarker library can be used and redistributed as long as the following is present in applicable areas such as the source code and third-party acknowledgement pages.

Copyright (c) 2003 The Visigoth Software Society. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if any, must include the following acknowlegement: “This product includes software developed by the Visigoth Software Society (http://www.visigoths.org/).” Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself, if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.

3. Neither the name “FreeMarker”, “Visigoth”, nor any of the names of the project contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact visigoths@visigoths.org.

4. Products derived from this software may not be called “FreeMarker” or “Visigoth” nor may “FreeMarker” or “Visigoth” appear in their names without prior written permission of the Visigoth Software Society.

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Many subcomponents are licensed by the Apache Software Foundation under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Your use of these subcomponents is subject to the terms and conditions of the Apache License, Version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License on the official Apache License, Version 2.0 page.

Who Were The Visigoths

The Visigoths were the western branch of the Goths most well known for defeating the Roman Emperor Valens at the Battle of Adrianople and establishing kingdoms in Spain and Gaul.

These are thought to be the ruins of a Visigothic structure.

The Visigoth

Alpha and omega signs on either sides of the classic two pillars symbolically standing at the gate of sacred places supporting the rising sun can be seen on this ancient Visigoth tablet. Many of these sames symbols remain visible on robes worn by Catholic priests and throughout most catholic churches.

With their religious roots in paganism for many preceeding centuries, the Visigoths eventually converted to Christianity in the 4th century. Ultimately, in the late 6th century however, the Visigoths became devout members of Catholicism. During that time period the Visigoths built structures which remain intact to this day, including retaining walls with temples atop and paved roads.