diff --git a/IPython/Shell.py b/IPython/Shell.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9271cc4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/IPython/Shell.py
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+# encoding: utf-8
+"""
+A backwards compatibility layer for IPython.Shell.
+
+Previously, IPython had an IPython.Shell module.  IPython.Shell has been moved
+to IPython.core.shell and is being refactored.  This new module is provided
+for backwards compatability.  We strongly encourage everyone to start using
+the new code in IPython.core.shell.
+"""
+
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Copyright (C) 2008-2009  The IPython Development Team
+#
+#  Distributed under the terms of the BSD License.  The full license is in
+#  the file COPYING, distributed as part of this software.
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+from warnings import warn
+
+msg = """
+This module (IPython.Shell) has been moved to a new location
+(IPython.core.shell) and is being refactored.  Please update your code
+to use the new IPython.core.shell module"""
+
+warn(msg, category=DeprecationWarning, stacklevel=1)
+
+from IPython.core.shell import *
+
diff --git a/IPython/ipapi.py b/IPython/ipapi.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..39c3427
--- /dev/null
+++ b/IPython/ipapi.py
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+# encoding: utf-8
+"""
+A backwards compatibility layer for IPython.ipapi.
+
+Previously, IPython had an IPython.ipapi module.  IPython.ipapi has been moved
+to IPython.core.ipapi and is being refactored.  This new module is provided
+for backwards compatability.  We strongly encourage everyone to start using
+the new code in IPython.core.ipapi.
+"""
+
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Copyright (C) 2008-2009  The IPython Development Team
+#
+#  Distributed under the terms of the BSD License.  The full license is in
+#  the file COPYING, distributed as part of this software.
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+from warnings import warn
+
+msg = """
+This module (IPython.ipapi) has been moved to a new location
+(IPython.core.ipapi) and is being refactored.  Please update your code
+to use the new IPython.core.ipapi module"""
+
+warn(msg, category=DeprecationWarning, stacklevel=1)
+
+from IPython.core.ipapi import *
+
diff --git a/IPython/iplib.py b/IPython/iplib.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..95dcc88
--- /dev/null
+++ b/IPython/iplib.py
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
+# encoding: utf-8
+"""
+A backwards compatibility layer for IPython.iplib.
+
+Previously, IPython had an IPython.iplib module.  IPython.iplib has been moved
+to IPython.core.iplib and is being refactored.  This new module is provided
+for backwards compatability.  We strongly encourage everyone to start using
+the new code in IPython.core.iplib.
+"""
+
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+#  Copyright (C) 2008-2009  The IPython Development Team
+#
+#  Distributed under the terms of the BSD License.  The full license is in
+#  the file COPYING, distributed as part of this software.
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+from warnings import warn
+
+msg = """
+This module (IPython.iplib) has been moved to a new location
+(IPython.core.iplib) and is being refactored.  Please update your code
+to use the new IPython.core.iplib module"""
+
+warn(msg, category=DeprecationWarning, stacklevel=1)
+
+from IPython.core.iplib import *
diff --git a/docs/source/development/reorg.txt b/docs/source/development/reorg.txt
index c43e623..b302158 100644
--- a/docs/source/development/reorg.txt
+++ b/docs/source/development/reorg.txt
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 =============================
 IPython module reorganization
-=============================
+============================='
 
-Currently, IPython has many top-level modules that serve many different purposes.
-The lack of organization make it very difficult for developers to work on IPython
-and understand its design. This document contains notes about how we will reorganize
-the modules into sub-packages.
+Currently, IPython has many top-level modules that serve many different
+purposes. The lack of organization make it very difficult for developers to
+work on IPython and understand its design. This document contains notes about
+how we will reorganize the modules into sub-packages.
 
 .. warning::
 
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ We propose to create the following new sub-packages:
   standards, but that we plan on keeping.  To be moved out of this sub-package
   a module needs to have a maintainer, tests and documentation.
 
-Prodecure
+Prodedure
 =========
 
 1. Move the file to its new location with its new name.
@@ -79,18 +79,30 @@ Prodecure
 3. Run PyFlakes on each changes module.
 3. Add tests/test_imports.py to test it.
 
-Need to modify iptests to properly skip modules that are no longer top
-level modules.
+Status
+======
+
+The new subpackages have been created and the top-level modules have been
+moved and renamed. Import tests have been created for all of the moved and
+renamed modules. The build infrastructure (setup.py and friends) have been
+updated and tested on Mac and Windows. Finally, a compatibility layer has been
+added for iplib, ipapi and Shell. The follow things still need to be done::
+
+* I need to modify iptests to properly skip modules that are no longer top
+  level modules.
 
-Need to update the top level IPython/__init__.py file.
+* I Need to update the top level IPython/__init__.py file.  We need to make   
+  sure that as we change how this is setup, that all modules still import.
 
-Need to get installation working correctly.
+* When running python setup.py sdist, the Sphinx API docs fail to build
+  because of something going on with IPython.core.fakemodule
 
-When running python setup.py sdist, the Sphinx API docs fail to build because
-of something going on with IPython.core.fakemodule
+* :file:`Extensions`. This needs to be gone through separately.  Minimally,
+  the package should be renamed to :file:`extensions` and the PYTHONPATH
+  setting in __init__.py needs to be updated.
 
-Where things will be moved
-==========================
+Where things have been moved
+============================
 
 Top-level modules:
 
@@ -133,9 +145,6 @@ Top-level modules:
 
 * :file:`twshell.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.sandbox`.
 
-* :file:`Extensions`. This needs to be gone through separately.  Minimally,
-  the package should be renamed to :file:`extensions`.
-
 * :file:`history.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.core`.
 
 * :file:`hooks.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.core`.
@@ -148,7 +157,7 @@ Top-level modules:
 
 * :file:`ipstruct.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.python`.
 
-* :file:`irunner.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.scripts`. ???
+* :file:`irunner.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython.scripts`.
 
 * :file:`Itpl.py`. Move to :file:`deathrow/Itpl.py`. Copy already in
   :file:`IPython.external`.
@@ -176,9 +185,8 @@ Top-level modules:
 * :file:`Prompts.py`.  Move to :file:`IPython/core/prompts.py` or
   :file:`IPython/frontend/prompts.py`.
 
-* :file:`PyColorize.py`. Replace with pygments? If not, move to
-  :file:`IPython/core/pycolorize.py`. Maybe move to :mod:`IPython.lib` or
-  :mod:`IPython.python`?
+* :file:`PyColorize.py`. Move to :file:`IPython/utils/pycolorize.py`. Explore
+  replacing with pygments.
 
 * :file:`Release.py`.  Move to ??? or remove?