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From: mschulter AT mach1 DOT mpu DOT com (Margo Schulter)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject: two projects?
Date: 11 Jul 1996 19:35:07 GMT
Organization: MP Unlimited, Inc.
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As someone who is new to the world of djgpp, but has been typesetting and
creating graphics with PostScript code in a DOS environment for seven years,
I have a couple of project ideas plus an open-ended offer to extend.

First, I'm currently starting a series of articles on learning C with djgpp,
and keeping a journal. It's fascinating the way that PostScript has
prepared me for a great deal of C syntax and some general programming
concepts -- but not for the whole realm of debuggers, breakpoints, etc.
Also, there's really no PostScript equivalent for precompiled libraries,
make, etc. If my perspective could help others, and complement the efforts
of already-experienced users, that would be delightful.

Secondly, an idea occurs to me -- how about a project for a beginner's
kit for compiling the latest GNU emacs (19.31?) with djgpp v.2. This could
be a great way for us newcomers to learn about make and similar tools
while gaining a sense of confidence and self-determination (a major
point of making source code available). Of course, I realize that it
might also involve more time and effort for expert users than just to
make available a good 32-bit DOS binary version of the latest emacs.

Finally, I would like to offer to work withtThomas Eifert and others
who are providing "How to get started" documentation, just to offer
a beginner's feedback.

Most appreciatively,
Margo