The purpose of this package is to implement the DMTF CIM Metrics Model
for Linux, making it available via a CIMOM supporting/supported by the
CMPI provider interface.

While the Gatherer and it's plugins can be used standalone, the
greatest benefit comes from using it in conjuction with a CIM Object
Manager (CIMOM) like Pegasus (The Open Group). Basically it allows to
remoteley obtain performance information about a Linux system. For more
information about CIM and the CIM Metrics Model you are referred to the
Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) at http://www.dmtf.org.

This package is containing the agents and control programs which can be
deployed stand-alone.