Middleware
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* software process operated as usual: updates, priorities
* longstanding fix for job priorities released
* dCache in gLite not at cutting edge, slightly behind
* lcg-CE Globus marshal daemons security fix
* gLite 3.1 WMS released
* baseline versions for services and clients
* GFAL desired pin time bug affected ATLAS reprocessing:
  - fix entering certification
  - no EMT request for fast track yet
* FTM to be deployed at T1
* VDT bugs:
  - MyProxy linked against wrong version of Globus
  - Globus proxy chain length limit too low
  - fixes expected shortly
* CREAM: still functional problems, stress tests started
* gLExec security problems affecting CREAM and pilot jobs,
  fixes expected shortly
* more lcg-CE performance improvements in the pipeline
* VDT 1.10 for SL5 in September, driven by sites
* EMT for short term planning, TMB for medium term, ALICE not present
* Application Area repository for early access to new client versions
* ATLAS, CMS: SL5 possible in winter