README: Itcl This is the 4.2.4 source distribution of Itcl, an object oriented extension for Tcl. Itcl releases are available from Sourceforge at: https://sourceforge.net/projects/incrtcl/files/%5Bincr%20Tcl_Tk%5D-4-source/ 1. Introduction This directory contains the source code, documentation, and test scripts for the itcl extension. This version is the next major release to follow Itcl 3.4. This version claims to be script level compatible with Itcl 3.4. Itcl is a freely-available open source package as in the past. You can do virtually anything you like with it, such as modifying it, redistributing it, and selling it either in whole or in part. See the file "license.terms" for complete information. 2. Compiling and Installing. Itcl is built in much the same way that Tcl itself is. Once you have a Tcl build environment set up, you should be able to simply enter the commands: cd itcl ./configure make all make test make install 3. Mailing lists SourceForge hosts a mailing list, incrtcl-users to discuss issues with using and developing Itcl. For more information and to subscribe, visit http://sourceforge.net/projects/incrtcl and go to the 'Mailing Lists' page. 4. Support We are very interested in receiving bug reports, patches, and suggestions for improvements. We prefer that you send this information to us via the bug database, rather than emailing us directly. The bug database is at: https://core.tcl.tk/itcl/ticket We will log and follow-up on each bug, although we cannot promise a specific turn-around time. Enhancements, reported via the Feature Requests form at the same web site, may take longer and may not happen at all unless there is widespread support for them.