Re: [gtk-list] GTK-- easy enough for beginners?

["Landshark" <landsh19 starnetinc com>]

> I am interested in learning to program with GTK but I am more
> knowledgeable with c++ than with c. The question I want to raise is if
> there is a tutorial on using GTK-- or can I use Ian's with a little
> modification. Is there a big difference between GTK+ with C and GTK--
with
> C++? This is my first X tool kit I'm trying to learn. Is GTK-- stable and
> advanced enough for a beginner X programmer to learn?

I don't have the url since I'm not at my linux box right now, but there is
a page which  has a good set of tutorials on many aspects of GTK.  

I started out messing around with plain Xlib, which I found to be rather
tedious and puzzling.  I then moved over to lesstif, which again, was quite
puzzling.  Next I went to QT, which seemed rather nice also.  Finally, I
moved  to GTK, which I like alot.  It's easier to use than most libraries,
and has an ever growing user base which functions as a great learning
resource -- everyone helps everyone along.  I don't think it would be
difficult at all for a new X programmer to learn GTK at all.

There is one thing I was wondering.  What if any restrictions are put on
programs made with GTK?  Can they be made commercial without worry?  Must
source code be released?  I haven't looked at the docs for it yet
concerning copyright'sh stuff, but I don't wish to worry about
misinterpreting them.

Dave Marotti
landsh19@starnetinc.com