Gtk+ /Gnome Application Development

This book is great. I am writing software for MS Windows but thanks to the GTK+ windows port and this book I can use the open-source GTK+ to do my work.Also, even though the content is covered under the Open Publication License this book is well printed and bound making it very comfortable and well worth the price of a paper copy.

Hey, what more can I say... it's the first book I've ever seen that explains autoconf/automake so I can understand it. That alone made it worth purchasing for me.

This book stays open on my desk as a wonderful reference. I had been waiting for a thorough development book for Gnome. Havoc did a great job covering all the bases including internationalization issues, how to build custom widgets, and a thorough appendix of all the Gnome and GTK widgets. Great job!

Fair warning: I was one of the technical reviewers of this book.This is currently the definitive book on Gtk+ and Gnome programming. Such a book is most definitely needed, as there isn't a lot of good documentation for Gnome programming right now.One of the great strengths of this book is that it's based on real-life experience with Gnome. Havoc is one of the core Gnome developers, and author of the Guppi chart package among other things. Most of the technical reviewers are people that actually implemented major pieces of Gnome.Thus, you're likely to find not just a rehash of the API reference (which actually would be useful in itself, given the state of Gnome documents), but a clear explanation of various design decisions you're likely to face, pitfalls to avoid, and recipes for solving problems. My guess is that this will quickly become a well-thumbed book on the shelf of any serious Gnome programmer.I guess my biggest gripe with the book is its limited scope with regard to some of the more advanced areas in Gnome. For example, there's very little coverage of CORBA or Bonobo, the Gnome component framework. Given that these parts are still somewhat in flux, your best bet is to read the source. This book is a good guide to have along as you explore the Gnome development environment.

This is easily one of the clearest and best-written computer books that I've ever seen. Instead of just rehashing the existing free documentation, Havoc takes the extra step and goes deep into the subject, shedding a clear new light on compex issues. This book is a must-buy!