From e0a61c219771c4a77b0054c6ac0cf4095b3b2ecd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charles Iliya Krempeaux Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 07:03:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] 2003-03-13 Charles Iliya Krempeaux * README : Did some spelling and grammar corrections. Fixed indentation problem. And added some more info. * HACKING: Added info for people getting started with hacking Gtk#. svn path=/trunk/gtk-sharp/; revision=12583 --- ChangeLog | 7 +++++++ HACKING | 17 +++++++++++++++++ README | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 3 files changed, 56 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index c26622254..f7bbe74ed 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -48,6 +48,13 @@ * sources/Gda.metadata: hide GdaBatch class. +2003-03-13 Charles Iliya Krempeaux + + * README : Did some spelling and grammar corrections. + Fixed indentation problem. And added some more info. + * HACKING: Added info for people getting started with + hacking Gtk#. + 2003-03-13 Duncan Mak * gdk/Pixbuf.custom: Add a nice version of Gdk.Pixbuf.Pixels that diff --git a/HACKING b/HACKING index c89be5de0..9bd01c3af 100755 --- a/HACKING +++ b/HACKING @@ -6,3 +6,20 @@ Prior to checking anything into CVS, please send a patch to the mailing list for approval. Any patches should be submitted in diff -u format. Also, it is assumed that the submitter has verified that the patch does not break the build, and hopefully that it doesn't break runtime. + + +Getting Started: +---------------- + + Getting started with "hacking" Gtk# can seem formidable at first. However + there is some additional information already written, to help you get + up and going. + + Those wishing to "hack" at Gtk#, are encouraged to also read: + + o README.generator + o sources/README + + If you still have more questions or need assitance, you can get help on + the Gtk# mailing list and the #mono IRC channel. (Information about + each of these is contained in the README file.) diff --git a/README b/README index bd18ae863..2832fe248 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ there and adjust accordingly. Building & Installing Gtk#: --------------------------- - To compile Gtk# on Win32 using the .Net framework compiler and libraries, + To compile Gtk# on Win32 using the .NET framework compiler and libraries, in the top level directory, type: - make -f makefile.win32 + make -f makefile.win32 The Linux build is the traditional: @@ -22,12 +22,26 @@ Building & Installing Gtk#: make make install + You may want to consider using configure's prefix option to install + Gtk# using the same prefix as Mono. That way all of your .NET assemblies + get placed in the same place, and you don't need to do any extra "configuring" + to make it so mono (and mint) can find your assemblies. In other words, + doing something like: + + ./configure --prefix=/the/path/that/was/used/for/mono + make + make install + + (Of course, replace "/the/path/that/was/used/for/mono" with whatever path + which was used for Mono. This might have been "/usr", "/usr/local", or + something similar.) + If you are compiling from CVS, you will need libtool and the auto* tools and will need to replace the configure above with autogen.sh. -Discussion: ------------ +Discussion & Support: +--------------------- A mailing list for Gtk# discussion is available. @@ -36,7 +50,7 @@ Discussion: http://lists.ximian.com/mailman/listinfo/gtk-sharp-list And following the instructions (on that page) to subscribe. - Message are posted on this mailing list by sending messages to: + Messages are posted on this mailing list by sending them to: gtk-sharp-list@ximian.com @@ -50,6 +64,9 @@ Discussion: Also, people can get help with and discuss Gtk# on IRC via the #mono channel on the irc.gnome.org IRC server. + People looking for general help with C# should visit the + #c# channel on irc.freenode.net IRC server. + Developers: ----------- @@ -60,3 +77,13 @@ Developers: http://www.go-mono.com/tutorial In the MonkeyGuide, Chapter 18 is on Gtk#. + + +Hackers: +-------- + + For those who wish to help with the development of Gtk#, they should + read the file named: HACKING. + + Also, anyone wishing to hack Gtk# is encouraged to join the Gtk# + mailing list. And to visit the #mono IRC channel (on irc.gnome.org).