[java-gnome-hackers] posting to request help

[Jeffrey M. <ku...@zo...>]

There is so much I would like to see in the bindings but it seems
that we will end up spending all of our time trying to keep with
the gtk and gnome developers.  I would like to post the following
message to the developers list asking for help.  Tell me what you
think of this request.  Please feel free to suggest any changes.


Subject: What you can do to help java-gnome succeed

This is a very exciting time for the java-gnome project.  Our
inclusion in the GNOME Bindings Release will greatly increase
the distribution of java-gnome and we hope will lead to more
developers using the bindings.  Joining the GBR also gave this
project a new focus and real deadlines to meet which has resulted
in rapid progress due to an extraordinary effort by the project
developers.  The future looks bright for this project.

Although all of the developers are putting in as much time as they
can there is still much that is being neglected.  This project
should be focused on three areas of development; (1) staying
current with the gnome libraries (required by the GBR),
(2) supporting official release by providing bug fix releases
on a schedule, and (3) adding bindings for new libraries like
libgtkhml, gnomevfs, etc.  At this time we only have the man power
to perform the first area effectively.  Therefore, we need your
help.

If you are interested in joining this team you will find the
developers eager to help you get started.  There is a place on
this project for all skill levels.  Please think about this
long and hard before you join.  Ask yourself if you are willing
to commit the hours it takes to be a part of this project.  If
the answer is yes, you will be successful on this project and
we need your help.

-Jeff