============================= Readme.txt =============================== Welcome to the Walnut Creek Tcl/Tk CDROM. This disc contains the complete source code for Tcl and the Tk Toolkit. You will also find many extensions, such as Expect, and applications here. Tcl is the "Tool Command Language", a simple and extensible scripting language. Tcl is a library upon which more complex applications can be built. Part of the standard Tcl distribution is tclsh, a simple shell for scripts. Tk is an extension to the basic Tcl library which adds commands for interfacing to the X Window System. Tk allows you to create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) quickly and easily. Tk includes wish, a windowing shell for scripts. Also included here is Expect, a Tcl extension that allows the control of interactive programs from a script. ====================================================================== For more information on Tcl and the Tk Toolkit, please see the book: Title: Tcl and the Tk Toolkit Author: John Ousterhout Publisher: Addison-Wesley ISBN: 0-201-63337-X For more information on Expect: Title: Exploring Expect Author: Don Libes Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates ISBN: 1-56592-090-2 ====================================================================== To install Tcl on a Unix system: These instructions assume that the CDROM mount point is /cdrom, and that you want to put the sources into /usr/local/src, the binaries into /usr/local/bin, and the libraries into /usr/local/lib. To make, configure and install Tcl, type these commands: cd /usr/local/src tar xf /cdrom/tcl/tcl7.4.tar cd tcl7.4 ./configure make make install To make, configure and install Tk, type these commands: cd /usr/local/src tar xf /cdrom/tk/tk4.0.tar cd tk4.0 ./configure make make install For more detailed instructions, please see the files tcl/tcl7.4/README and tk/tk4.0/README ====================================================================== MSDOS, Windows and Macintosh: Tcl ports to MSDOS, Windows and Macintosh are in the directory alcatel/distrib. See the file alcatel/distrib/INDEX for descriptions. ====================================================================== Here is a list of some important files and directories on the disc. view.exe MSDOS File Browser/Uncompressor 00global.txt Global index of disc docs/ Documentation regarding these discs docs/view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE alcatel/ Archive at ftp.aud.alcatel.com binaries/ Binaries for SunOS 4.1.4, Solaris, FreeBSD, and Linux comp.lang.tcl/ comp.lang.tcl archive et/ Embedded Tk distribution expect/ Expect distribution tcl/ Tcl 7.4 patchlevel 1 titech/ Tcl/Tk Japanese character support tix/ Tcl/Tk extension tk/ Tk 4.0 patchlevel 1 ====================================================================== Disclaimer Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM, including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. We cannot accept any responsibility or liability in the event that using the software on this disc causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. ====================================================================== Trademarks All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders. Third-Party applications/software/information are copyrighted by their respective owners. ====================================================================== Copyright This CDROM copyright Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved. ====================================================================== This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return it with a short note and your contact information for a full refund. Walnut Creek CDROM Suite 260 1547 Palos Verdes Mall Walnut Creek CA 94596 USA 1 800 786-9907 (Toll Free Sales) 1 800 731-7177 (Toll Free Tech Support) +1 510 674-0783 (Sales) +1 510 603-1234 (Tech Support) +1 510 674-0821 FAX Email: orders@cdrom.com (Orders) Email: info@cdrom.com (Information) Email: support@cdrom.com (Tech Support) WWW: http://www.cdrom.com/ FTP: ftp.cdrom.com ============================= Readme.txt ===============================