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GNUstep Core Packages
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How to Install
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The GNUstep core packages consist of the following:
 * gnustep-make
 * gnustep-base
 * gnustep-gui
 * gnustep-back
You will, at least, need gnustep-make and -base in order to compile, install and
run any GNUstep-based software.  The gnustep-gui and -back are required for
graphical applications based on the GNUstep libraries.  In order to successfully
install the core packages they need to be installed in the order listed above.

Dependencies
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To be able to successfully install the GNUstep packages you will need
the following packages installed:
    * gcc      - gnustep-base depends on libffi installed by this package;
    * gcc-objc - GNUstep is written in Objective-C and if you want to compile
                 GNUstep applications this is required;
    * libjpeg, libpng, libtiff, etc - For image support;
    * libcairo - Default backend built with libcairo;
    * libart   - This backend also includes support for art (see above);
    * X11      - Needed for GUI library and to run GNUstep GUI applications.

Extra Packages
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To be able to have a usable GNUstep environment other packages are required.
Please visit the GNUstep website to find out about other software provided by
and made for the GNUstep project.

In this directory you will also find packages for:
 * GWorkspace - the official GNUstep Workpsace Manager
 * GORM - the GNUstep's implementation of Interface Builder
 * ProjectCenter - GNUstep project manager
 * GNUstep Examples - examples of how to write software in the GNUstep environment
These packages can be used to achieve a basic GNUstep environment.

Related Links
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GNUstep Website - http://www.gnustep.org
GNUstep Wiki    - http://wiki.gnustep.org

Additional Software
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Backbone Project - http://www.nongnu.org/backbone
GNUstep Application Project - http://www.nongnu.org/gap
Etoile Project   - http://www.etoile-project.org