Sun Java Logging Folks,

In support of the Apache log4j project, I'd like to send you my request

to reconsider your proposed standard for a logging API.  Having

experience with log4j and with JSR47, I can say that my clients and I

have had much better experiences using the log4j libraries.  As has been

pointed out many times,  these libraries are very similar however, to

me, the most important aspect of log4j is the style of configuration and

flexibility.  Using XML configuration documents, multiple handlers, and

a variety of output formats gives log4j it's strength and appeal.

Java stands for many things, but to me, it represents "flexibility".

The Java API doesn't close doors, it opens them, and I find it

disappointing to see a knowingly sub-standard package make it into the

API when a more flexible and robust library exists.

Nathan Brown

R & D Manager

Chirp Productions