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@chapter README

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This is version @value{GNUSTEP-VERSION} of GNUstep (@samp{gnustep}).

GNUstep is a set of general-purpose Objective-C libraries base on the
OpenStep standard developed by NeXT (now Apple) Inc. The libraries
consist of everything from foundation classes, such as dictionaries and
arrays, to GUI interface classes such as windows, sliders, buttons, etc.

Here is some introductory info to get you started:

@section Initial reading

@itemize @bullet

@item
The file @file{INSTALL} gives instructions for installing the package.
@end itemize

For documentation on individual libraries, look in the documentation
section/directory for that library.

@section How can you help?

@itemize @bullet
@item
Read the projects and questions in the @file{TODO} file for each
individual library.  If you can
volunteer for any of the projects, or if you have any useful
comments send me email!  @email{discussion@@gnustep.org}

@item
Give us feedback!  Tell us what you like; tell us what you think
could be better.  Send bug reports.
@end itemize

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GNUstep maintainers@*
@email{discussion@@gnustep.org}
