Fnorb is a CORBA 2.0 object request broker (ORB) written in Python. It supports all CORBA 2.0 datatypes (including Any's) and provides a full implementation of IIOP. Fnorb is Python and CORBA/IDL specific which makes it simple, light-weight and easy to use. Fnorb is ideal for prototyping complex CORBA architectures, for use as a scripting tool, and for building test harnesses for CORBA development projects. Fnorb is being developed at the CRC for Distributed Systems Technology based at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. IMPORTANT NOTE: Fnorb's licence allows it to be used freely for academic, research and non-commercial purposes. Commercial use requires the purchase of a licence, though you may evaluate the product free for 90 days. Consult the Fnorb web site for licensing updates or further information. WWW: http://www.fnorb.org/ -- Johann Visagie