What this manual contains

1. Introduction

This introductory chapter.

2. Building and Installing Tao

Instructions on where to obtain the Tao distribution and how to build and install it.

3. Conceptual Overview

Introduces the main concepts which should be understood before attempting to use Tao.

4. Getting Started

Skips the details and goes straight to a practical example session using Tao.

5. Tao's User Interface

Self-explanatory.

5. Tao's Synthesis Language in Detail

Gives a detailed description of the synthesis language provided.

6. Object Method Reference

A detailed reference for all of Tao's classes which are available within the synthesis language.

7. Tutorial

Gives lots of example scripts describing what they do and how.

8. Closing Comments

General comments about the current state of Tao and areas for future development.