GTK+ By Example/Introduction

About This Book
GTK+ is a cross-platform Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming library. It is most well known for it's association with the GNOME desktop environment.

GTK+ is supported in:
 * UNIX/Linux
 * OS X
 * Microsoft Windows

Prerequisite Knowledge
We assume a working knowledge of the C programming language. You should be familiar with functions, pointers and file operations. If you need a refresher, you should consider the excellent book by Kernighan and Ritchie, ISBN: 0131103628.

In addition, you will require basic skills with the command line, a compiler, Make and an editor of your choice.

Aims

 * Accessible introduction to the GTK+ windowing toolkit
 * Get started building programs from the beginning