gnustep/core

Contains references to core libraries for convenience: libs-gui, libs-base, libs-make, libs-back

README

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GNUstep is a free, object-oriented development environment, consisting of libraries which implement the basic functionality of most common applications, as well as various tools to support the developement and execution of applications.

The GNUstep core libraries are a set of general-purpose Objective-C libraries based on the OpenStep standard developed by NeXT (now Apple) Inc. The libraries consist of everything from foundation classes, such as dictionaries and arrays, to GUI interface classes such as windows, sliders, buttons, etc.

GNUstep follows the enhancements made to the frameworks by Apple as part of Cocoa.

Here is some introductory info to get you started:

Initial reading

The file INSTALL' gives instructions for installing the package. The GNUstep-HOWTO' in the make directory gives a more thourough treatment of GNUstep installation, and is probably the prefered document to read, particularly for first-time users.

Read the `GNUstep-HOWTO' for how GNUstep works on specific machines.

The GNUstep web site at http://www.gnustep.org also contains good documentation.

For documentation on individual libraries, look in the documentation section/directory for that library.

The GNUstep libraries are covered under the GNU Lesser Public License. This means you can use these libraries in any program (even non-free programs). If you distribute the libraries along with your program, you must make the improvements you have made to the libraries freely available. You should read the COPYING.LIB file for more information.

GNUstep tools, test programs, and other files are covered under the GNU Public License. This means if you make changes to these programs, you cannot charge a fee, other than distribution fees, for others to use the program. You should read the COPYING file for more information.

How can you help?

• Check the task list at the GNUstep web site, or subscribe to the GNUstep newslists for information. If you can volunteer for any of the projects, or if you have any useful comments send email! [email protected]

• Give us feedback! Tell us what you like; tell us what you think could be better. Send bug reports to [email protected].

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