Does GNOME 2.0 include new programming interfaces?
Yes, GNOME 2.0 includes a variety of programming interfaces to simplify the creation of full-featured applications. It also includes Glade, a tool for facilitating the rapid creation of the user interface portions of applications. To guide programmers on which GNOME 2.0 Desktop interfaces to use, Sun includes a document describing each interface and its classification. Classification categories include “Standard” (industry standard), “External” (defined by the open source community), and “Evolving” (very stable, although still subject to minor changes).