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GlowMUF

If you're wanting to download the GlowMUF package, you can find it on the downloads page. If you're wanting the very latest version of a specific program you can get it from this page: GlowMUF.

First, a few comments on what GlowMUF is and what it is not. GlowMUF is a collection of MUF libraries and programs that one could consider "standard". The libraries, in particular are nearly required for every Glowmuck to at least have on hand. GlowMUF is NOT intended to be your only source of MUF programs. While an effort is made to make the programs generic and customizable as possible, the programs in this package will not meet the needs of every glowmuck. We fully expect glowmucks to be filled with custom programs, written by MUF programmers throughout the internet.

Design Goals

Below is a list of ways that we intend to standardize the programs in the GlowMUF package. This is an evolving standard and none of the items are "set in stone". Bringing all the programs "up to standard" is an ongoing process, so expect the quality of the programs to vary program to program. If you're interested in the nitty-gritty details of the standardization process, you can look at the list of nitpicks, er, the standard.

Preserving and restoring proper credit. Many programs lost their documentation along the way and in the process author/programmer information was lost. Whenever possible, that information has been restored and updated. Feel free to submit corrections to this information through the sourceforge bug/support/RFE tracker system.
Cleaner Installation: Many of the programs have fairly complicated installation. In many cases, a cleaner approach to the program design would have eliminated or reduced the need for complicated installation while still allowing for local customizations. It is our hope that eventually, all of the programs will install cleanly with a minimum of fuss.
Cleaner Upgrades: Going hand-in-hand with cleaner installation, is cleaner upgrades. Nothing more frustrating than going through a complicated installation than having to do it all over AGAIN when upgrading to the last version of the program.
Version Control: In the past, most of the programs were not clearly labeled with versions, or had any kind of indication which version is in use on the muck. All of the programs in the GlowMUF archive now have a specific version identification, clearly marking that the version in use came from this package, as well as displaying _which_ revision of the program is in use.
Documentation: The quality of the documentation varies program to program. Some have a nearly complete explaination of what the program is used for and how to use and configure it. Others have none, or possibly verging on less than none. As we continue to improve quality and fix bugs, this will be one of the things we address.
Preventing "Feature Loss": MUF Replacements of inserver commands is a tradition of mucking that we certainly don't want to hinder. It has many great benefits, both to individual mucks and to the Glowmuck community. However, in the process, vital features are being lost. A goal for the GlowMUF package will be providing MUF replacement programs that successfully provide at a minimum all the functionality of the inserver command they are replacing. If while we're at it, we are able to provide some other cool features, that will be even better. Ideally, this core replacement programs will have library hooks so that if a muck wishes to expand on the feature set, they can easily do so without having to recreate the original feature set AND make it so that they can upgrade the feature set as the GlowMUF package is updated.