Re: [RFC: Rewriting of the GNUstep User FAQ, specifically re: Frameworks]

[Sheldon Gill]

Alex Perez wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Since people (see http://osnews.com/comment.php?news_id=10182&limit=no 
> )are actually reading the GNUstep User FAQ  (see 
> http://www.gnustep.org/resources/documentation/User/GNUstep/userfaq_1.html 
>  ), and the information in it regarding Frameworks is IMHO grossly out 
> of date, I'd like to propose that it be revised to reflect the current 
> state of Frameworks and also the fact that our pseudo-frameworks now 
> work under windows, as well as describe what is required for "true" 
> framework support (eg, linker and compiler support, binary format 
> enhancement to ELF, etc) and perhaps even mention that Matt Rice has 
> done some work towards this goal and to contact him if anyone is 
> interested in it.
>
> What do you think?

I think it is a good idea but that work on it should be held off for a 
little while. GNUstep is about to enter an 'unstable' cycle while 
important changes are made. This is the time when 
binary-incompatibilities are being introduced.

Thus, I believe any current update on the faq will need updating again 
in the near future. If someone feels like doing it both times thats 
fine. Otherwise, perhaps a note to the effect:
This FAQ is out of date. New FAQ will be issued in ?July?

or something like that.


Regards,
Sheldon