I'm Interested in Developing Semantic Web Packages for PEAR

Hi, I am interested in developing Semantic Web packages for PEAR. Specifically, I'd like to build an RDF API. I see that PEAR already has RDF functionality, but I'm not sure if it is a fully developed package. Without meaning to criticize the work that the developers have done on the package, I see several points that make me think that a better RDF API can be developed: 1. The 4 RDF packages are listed as not maintained. 2. They appear to be in 0.1.0 Alpha release. 3. They are ports of another API that has since implemented many more features. 4. No releases have been made in almost 3 years. Can anyone provide information on these packages, since they appear to be stagnant? Also, I'd like to propose that PEAR begin to develop its own API for Semantic Web tools. If my understanding is correct and that the current 4 RDF API ports in PEAR are not in active use, I would like to volunteer to begin work on an RDF package, with the goal of replacing these packages. Can anyone provide me with information about how I can work on this within the PEAR organization? Does PEAR support packages that are only beginning to develop? Is anyone interested in working on this with me? I am new to the PEAR development group, but not to PHP. A bit about me and my motivations: I am an undergraduate Computer Science student at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. I have been writing PHP scripts for about 4 years. I also work on software development in other languages (C++, Java, etc.), study computer science in my spare time, and dabble in AI research through my school. One area of interest of mine is the emergence of the Semantic Web, and feel very strongly that it will be as powerful and revolutionary to our current paradigm as the beginning of the Web was almost 20 years ago. I also feel that PHP is a great tool and love the community that has helped me to build some (I think :-) ) good projects, as well as learn. I think that the PHP language should stay at the forefront of emerging Web technologies. When I see the opportunity to improve the technology and contribute to the community, I have to ask if and how I can help. Thank you all for your time and help. -Steve