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diff --git a/3rdparty/simplepie/README.markdown b/3rdparty/simplepie/README.markdown new file mode 100644 index 000000000..83fa4b2ea --- /dev/null +++ b/3rdparty/simplepie/README.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,117 @@ +SimplePie +========= + +SimplePie is a very fast and easy-to-use class, written in PHP, that puts the +'simple' back into 'really simple syndication'. Flexible enough to suit +beginners and veterans alike, SimplePie is focused on [speed, ease of use, +compatibility and standards compliance][what_is]. + +[what_is]: http://simplepie.org/wiki/faq/what_is_simplepie + + +Requirements +------------ +* PHP 5.2.0 or newer +* libxml2 (certain 2.7.x releases are too buggy for words, and will crash) +* Either the iconv or mbstring extension +* cURL or fsockopen() +* PCRE support + +If you're looking for PHP 4.x support, pull the "one-dot-two" branch, as that's +the last version to support PHP 4.x. + + +What comes in the package? +-------------------------- +1. `library/` - SimplePie classes for use with the autoloader +2. `autoloader.php` - The SimplePie Autoloader if you want to use the separate + file version. +3. `README.markdown` - This document. +4. `LICENSE.txt` - A copy of the BSD license. +5. `compatibility_test/` - The SimplePie compatibility test that checks your + server for required settings. +6. `demo/` - A basic feed reader demo that shows off some of SimplePie's more + noticeable features. +7. `idn/` - A third-party library that SimplePie can optionally use to + understand Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). +8. `build/` - Scripts related to generating pieces of SimplePie +9. `test/` - SimplePie's unit test suite. + +### Where's `simplepie.inc`? +For SimplePie 1.3, we've split the classes into separate files to make it easier +to maintain and use. + +If you'd like a single monolithic file, you can run `php build/compile.php` to +generate `SimplePie.compiled.php`, or grab a copy from +[dev.simplepie.org][dev_compiled] (this is kept up-to-date with the latest +code from Git). + +[dev_compiled]: http://dev.simplepie.org/SimplePie.compiled.php + + +To start the demo +----------------- +1. Upload this package to your webserver. +2. Make sure that the cache folder inside of the demo folder is server-writable. +3. Navigate your browser to the demo folder. + + +Need support? +------------- +For further setup and install documentation, function references, etc., visit +[the wiki][wiki]. If you're using the latest version off GitHub, you can also +check out the [API documentation][]. + +If you can't find an answer to your question in the documentation, head on over +to one of our [support channels][]. For bug reports and feature requests, visit +the [issue tracker][]. + +[API documentation]: http://dev.simplepie.org/api/ +[wiki]: http://simplepie.org/wiki/ +[support channels]: http://simplepie.org/support/ +[issue tracker]: http://github.com/simplepie/simplepie/issues + + +Project status +-------------- +SimplePie is currently maintained by Ryan McCue. + +As an open source project, SimplePie is maintained on a somewhat sporadic basis. +This means that feature requests may not be fulfilled straight away, as time has +to be prioritized. + +If you'd like to contribute to SimplePie, the best way to get started is to fork +the project on GitHub and send pull requests for patches. When doing so, please +be aware of our [coding standards][]. + +[coding standards]: http://simplepie.org/wiki/misc/coding_standards + + +Authors and contributors +------------------------ +### Current +* [Ryan McCue][] (Maintainer, support) + +### Alumni +* [Ryan Parman][] (Creator, developer, evangelism, support) +* [Geoffrey Sneddon][] (Lead developer) +* [Michael Shipley][] (Submitter of patches, support) +* [Steve Minutillo][] (Submitter of patches) + +[Ryan McCue]: http://ryanmccue.info +[Ryan Parman]: http://ryanparman.com +[Geoffrey Sneddon]: http://gsnedders.com +[Michael Shipley]: http://michaelpshipley.com +[Steve Minutillo]: http://minutillo.com/steve/ + + +### Contributors +For a complete list of contributors: + +1. Pull down the latest SimplePie code +2. In the `simplepie` directory, run `git shortlog -ns` + + +License +------- +[New BSD license](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause) |