using terminal

[Rui Homem <homemr hotpop com>]

hi, my name is Rui and i'm new to this list, so hi to all members.
well and don't really know if this is the list indicated for me, so if
some one knows a better place for me to seek help please tell me,
thanks!
I'm a student and i'm trying to learn programming with c and gtk.
Currently i'm trying to write a front-end to goctave, i have tried to
use Goctave but i got many trouble compiling and i found it was not what
i was looking for. So i thought i could try to write mi own app and
learn more about linux programming.

My question is:
i need a terminal widget, i tried to use zvtterm but i got to many
trouble for me to solve, so i search for another solution and i found
vte. Can some one tell me how to work with vte (may be sending me some
code for me to study it), is there a better solution, where should i
look for information.

The second question is:
where can i find information about creating all that scripts and config
files that come with the software i download. i know this is a dummy
question but i cant figure out how to build config files and make files.
Where can i find the rules for releasing gnome and gtk software if there
are any?


Many thanks, and sorry for my bad English and dummy questions, hope that
someone have the patient to help me!


greetings

RuiH