Re: Thoughts about GNUstep

Hi everyone,
I have been looking at GNUstep from the sidelines.
IMHO, for GNUstep to have a wider reach, we have to be able to function
beyond GNU/Linux and consider BSDs, as well as have a concrete look and
feel that showcase its strength.
Many are tragically lazy to ponder the philosophy of a very fluid
development framework and would rather start with how it looks before
spending time and effort.
GNUstep may not have a fixed look and feel now but I think this is asked
for by the situation for it to further grow.
I really like this technology, but I also prefer using OpenBSD as the OS to
build stuff on.
Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts on this matter.

On Fri, May 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM Gryllida <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Hi Gregory and all,
>
> This message is me thinking out loud and is not fully polished. I will try
> my best to explain.
>
> I think there is one missing item on the list of paths to success, that
> is, human interactions. That also includes private interactions also as
> mailing list is not always suitable for everything. Three sides that I am
> seeing in this.
>
> 1. Having some ways to drag new developers to be engaged with existing
> developers. Quarterly meetings are helpful but I do not even know when they
> are, in my time zone. It could help to setup some space where people may
> create a one paragraph bio, link to their codes, how they can be contacted
> (chat, email, google hangout, mumble, discord) and what they either can
> help with or would like to get help with, and their time zones. I have been
> itching to make a few apps but I never did, because irc is most comfortable
> for me to use, but is lacking a structure or enthusiasm.
>
> 2. I emailed Gregory privately on two occasions and received no reply. The
> role of a leader is people comms too, and being proactive with it. If you
> are not interested, then nominate someone else for the role of coordinating
> communications while you are leading the development.
>
> 3. I saw mails about meetings but never saw meeting minutes being posted
> via email. That may be just me but I simply do not recall what was
> happening here in last 5 years apart from a few apps being released and a
> few new iterations of a desktop that is based on gnustep. Those were
> discussed for like a week and tgen seemingly died. People interactions may
> be ongoing but are poorly exposed and as an outsider I do not know who is
> doing what currently.
>
> Hope that this perspective is vaguely helpful, and I am open to further
> duscussion if you like.
>
> -- Gryllida
>