1 README

The GNUstep gui library is a library of graphical user interface classes written completely in the Objective-C language; the classes are based upon Apple's Cocoa framwork (which came from the OpenStep specification). These classes include graphical objects such as buttons, text fields, popup lists, browser lists, and windows; there are also many associated classes for handling events, colors, fonts, pasteboards and images.

1.1 Initial reading

• The file 'ANNOUNCE' contains a very brief overview of the library. It also tells you where to get the most recent version.

• The file 'NEWS' has the library's feature history.

• The file 'INSTALL' gives instructions for installing the library.

1.2 License

The GNUstep libraries and library resources 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. All files in this package EXCEPT files in the 'Tools' directories and subdirectories under this are covered under the GLPL.

GNUstep tools, test programs, and other files are covered under the GNU General 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. All files in the 'Tools' directory are covered under the GPL.

1.3 How can you help?

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