README

1 README
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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
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   * 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
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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?
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   * Give us feedback!  Tell us what you like; tell us what you think
     could be better.  Send bug reports to <bug-gnustep@gnu.org>.