Difference between revisions of "GNUstepIsNotWindowMaker"
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| − | === GNUstep | + | === What is GNUstep? === |
| − | + | [[GNUstep]] is an advanced, cross-platform, object oriented environment composed of frameworks, tools and servers (daemons). It is very close to the [http://developer.apple.com/cocoa/ Cocoa] frameworks from [http://www.apple.com Apple] and tries to maintain compatibility with Cocoa wherever it is desired and possible. The roots of the GNUstep application interface are same as the roots of Cocoa: NeXT and [[OpenStep]]. | |
| − | === | + | === GNUstep is NOT a Window Manager === |
| − | [[ | + | Why is this confusion floating around? [[Window Maker]] is the most often-used NeXT-looking application on a non-NeXT system. Window Maker also uses a derivation of the GNUstep logo. Window Maker is the official GNUstep window manager, but GNUstep applications also work with any window manager, although you're most likely, currently, to have a more cohesive desktop experience if you use the two in conjunction. |
| − | === Why is GNUstep | + | === Why is GNUstep Using Window Maker's Icon? === |
| − | It's not. | + | It's not. Window Maker is actually using ours. The GNUstep yin/yang icon was created by Ayis Theseas Pyrros for GNUstep, not for Window Maker. |
=== Relation to [[Window Maker]] === | === Relation to [[Window Maker]] === | ||
[[Window Maker]] is a window manager, not a workspace manager nor a file browser. It is nothing more. | [[Window Maker]] is a window manager, not a workspace manager nor a file browser. It is nothing more. | ||
| − | + | Window Maker and GNUstep share almost no libraries or functionality. Window Maker is written in C, and GNUstep is written in [[Objective-C]]. Window Maker is not GNUstep itself, although it is a part of the project. | |
| − | === The Importance of | + | === The Importance of This Difference === |
| − | In many people's minds the environment and the frameworks used to create programs | + | In many people's minds the environment and the frameworks used to create programs are merged. [[Window Maker]] can be used with QT or GNOME apps, just as easily as it can be used with GNUstep. Similarly GNUstep applications can run using KWM (KDE's preferred Window Manager) or Enlightenment (GNOME's old, old preferred Window Manager -- since then they went through Sawfish and now Metacity). This misconception can make one lose sight of the powerful programming frameworks underneath. |
| − | === Please | + | === Please Note === |
| − | [[Window Maker]] is an excellent window manager and none of the | + | [[Window Maker]] is an excellent window manager and none of the preceding should be construed to imply otherwise. |
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 26 February 2015
GNUstep is NOT Window Maker
In order to prevent misinformation ...
What is GNUstep?
GNUstep is an advanced, cross-platform, object oriented environment composed of frameworks, tools and servers (daemons). It is very close to the Cocoa frameworks from Apple and tries to maintain compatibility with Cocoa wherever it is desired and possible. The roots of the GNUstep application interface are same as the roots of Cocoa: NeXT and OpenStep.
GNUstep is NOT a Window Manager
Why is this confusion floating around? Window Maker is the most often-used NeXT-looking application on a non-NeXT system. Window Maker also uses a derivation of the GNUstep logo. Window Maker is the official GNUstep window manager, but GNUstep applications also work with any window manager, although you're most likely, currently, to have a more cohesive desktop experience if you use the two in conjunction.
Why is GNUstep Using Window Maker's Icon?
It's not. Window Maker is actually using ours. The GNUstep yin/yang icon was created by Ayis Theseas Pyrros for GNUstep, not for Window Maker.
Relation to Window Maker
Window Maker is a window manager, not a workspace manager nor a file browser. It is nothing more. Window Maker and GNUstep share almost no libraries or functionality. Window Maker is written in C, and GNUstep is written in Objective-C. Window Maker is not GNUstep itself, although it is a part of the project.
The Importance of This Difference
In many people's minds the environment and the frameworks used to create programs are merged. Window Maker can be used with QT or GNOME apps, just as easily as it can be used with GNUstep. Similarly GNUstep applications can run using KWM (KDE's preferred Window Manager) or Enlightenment (GNOME's old, old preferred Window Manager -- since then they went through Sawfish and now Metacity). This misconception can make one lose sight of the powerful programming frameworks underneath.
Please Note
Window Maker is an excellent window manager and none of the preceding should be construed to imply otherwise.