GNUStep problems on Mandrake 8

[V . Krishna Kumar]

Hi! All,

1)
I've successfully built GNUStep from the CVS on a Mandrake 8 linux box. 
However when I run the apps, the font_cacher crashes and along with it  X 
crashes as well. When I disable the font cacher, everything works ok but only 
monospaced fonts show up and the GUI flickers and is not so smooth.  So 
what's the problem ?  (I use a lot of true type fonts and not using a font 
server.) 

2)
Is gnustep base buildable as a DLL on Win32 ? I've convinced a few friends of 
mine to do a native Win32 port of the GUI. 

3)
A lecturer in my college is willing to do some docu  work.  I think 
converting the docs to DocBook will be a good idea . Any suggestions ?

4)
The specs (esp. the AppKit reference) are huge and it will take ages for me 
to download them. Alternatives highly appreciated.

5)
I know a few bookstores dealing with Linux and FreeBSD merchandise and 
am sure will be interested in dealing gstep T-shirts. Whom should I contact ?

Eagerly awaiting replies,
(Sorry for being so long...)

V.Krishna Kumar,
A-1 DMC New Colony,
Salem-636012,
India