1 README

The GNUstep CoreBase Library is a library of general-purpose, non-graphical C objects. For example, it includes types for strings, collections, byte streams, typed coders, invocations, notifications, notification dispatchers, moments in time, network ports, and event loops.

It provides functionality that aims to implement the non-graphical portion of Apple's CoreFoundation framework.

1.1 Initial reading

The files INSTALL' or GNUstep-HOWTO' (from the web site) gives instructions for installing the library.

1.2 License

The GNUstep libraries and library resources are covered under the GNU Lesser General 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 the 'Source', 'Headers' directories are covered under the GNU LGPL.

GNUstep 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 'Test', directory is 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.

Please log bug reports on the GNUstep project page `http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=gnustep' or send bug reports to [email protected].

Happy hacking!

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