2003-03-13 Charles Iliya Krempeaux <charles@reptile.ca>

* 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

@@ -48,6 +48,13 @@
 
 	* sources/Gda.metadata: hide GdaBatch class.
 
+2003-03-13  Charles Iliya Krempeaux  <charles@reptile.ca>
+
+	* 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  <duncan@ximian.com>
 
 	* gdk/Pixbuf.custom: Add a nice version of Gdk.Pixbuf.Pixels that

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.)

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).