[jsword-devel] Im back... I'd like to get started, but where ?

[Joe Walker]

Hi Jana.

Jana Lingo wrote:
> Ok, now that I feel  halfway comptent about java, I've got some
> questions.
> 1. what do I need to check out program in CVS in eclipse? and how do I
> get to the bibledesktop code. It didn't show up when i went in under
> anonyomous access.

Using eclipse, alongside jsword I can see the following modules:
bibledesktop *
bibledesktop-web
biblemapper
common *
jsword *
jsword-support
jsword-sword
jsword-web

I've put * by the ones you need to checkout. You might find that
jsword-support is useful, although it is huge so don't bother unless
you have a fast internet connection.
What modules can you see?

> 2.Eclipse is saying it con't find the org.crosswire imports, and of
> course the associated methods. This probably something stupid on my
> part.

I would guess that you need to fix the above problem first and this
one will just vanish.

> 3. Help system / screen. I thought this may be a  good place to start,
> since  I could start writing , and documenting(more learnig!, and them
> put the code into place later on. what all should be included in the
> help section The other project I've been looking at is to put the
> developer's name on the about screen

We have split the help into 2 parts. Quick help which is very simple,
localized and context specific - a dialog with some text and that's
all. Broader help is done on the web for now.

The bibledesktop-web and jsword-web projects contain the websites. A
good place to start helping with documentation

> 4. Is there any guide  as to what class does what? I've managed to
> figure this out be myslef, but having a guide would come in handy.

There is some stuff on the jsword website which might help and there
is the JavaDoc of course. Is there any one area that is more
confusing?

> 5.is there any easy to get your passwords to change you e-mail options?
> Background: I have a Dual boot machine(XP Pro, Suse), I normally
> downlaod my verizon mail into Evolution. all was fine and dandy until I
> upgraded Suse from 9.1 to 9.2 and it broke Web Start. So i've been using
> XP. Anyway, Since I may move out of Verizon's service area, i've been
> trying to move everything to my gmail account.

I'm fairly sure you can do this. If you follow the link at the bottom
of this page. If that fails then you can either unsubscribe and
re-subscribe or failing that, mail me and I can fix it for you.

Joe.