Installing pdfripimage on RedHat9 with GTK+1: Solutions and Alternatives

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The discussion centers on installing the pdfripimage package on RedHat9, highlighting issues related to GTK+2 dependencies. Users confirmed that having Gimp 1.2.3 indicates the presence of GTK+ rather than GTK+2, which is required for pdfripimage. Alternatives for extracting images from PDFs were explored, with solutions including using Adobe's Acroread and KPaint, as well as tools like pdf2html. The conversation emphasizes the importance of ensuring the correct library versions are installed for successful compilation.

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  • Understanding of RedHat9 operating system
  • Familiarity with GTK+2 libraries and headers
  • Experience with package management tools like yum or apt4rpm
  • Knowledge of image extraction tools such as Adobe Acroread and pdf2html
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  • Research installation of GTK+2 libraries on RedHat9
  • Explore the use of yum or apt4rpm for package management
  • Learn about pdf2html and its options for image extraction
  • Investigate alternative image extraction methods for OpenOffice presentations
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This discussion is beneficial for software developers, system administrators, and users working with RedHat9 who need to manage dependencies for GTK+ applications and extract images from PDF files.

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I'm trying to install a package called pdfripimage in my RedHat9 system. When I try to compile it I get a series of errors saying:
undefined reference to `GTK_COLOR_BUTTON'
and similar messages relating to gtk functions.

The README says "make sure you have the GNOME and GTK+2 libraries and headers..."
I do have all the development tools installed, but I have Gimp 1.2.3. I think this means I have GTK+ and not GTK+2. Is that correct?
I know at some point I have to migrate to a newer system, but right now I'd like to avoid any major changes unless absolutely necessary. I already have too much to do in the next few days. What's the best way to attack this?

Or... do you know of another way to extract images (photos, diagrams, and graphs) from a .pdf file to paste them into an OpenOffice presentation?
 
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Hmmm...

I seem to have solved the immediate problem. xpdf has no copy-to-clipboard capability, but I found I can open the .pdf with the linux version of Adobe's Acroread, copy the images I need into KPaint, and in KPaint I can save them as an image file in .png, .jpeg, .bmp & various other formats.
 
I see you have solved the problem.. but i can't resist to post something to this topic ;-)

gnome said:
The README says "make sure you have the GNOME and GTK+2 libraries and headers..."
I do have all the development tools installed, but I have Gimp 1.2.3. I think this means I have GTK+ and not GTK+2. Is that correct?

Yes.. Does RH has header-packages?
If yes, you should try them ;-)

Can't you install it via yum or apt4rpm?
I know that apt4rpm works great...

gnome said:
Or... do you know of another way to extract images (photos, diagrams, and graphs) from a .pdf file to paste them into an OpenOffice presentation?
Maybe pdf2html or something like that with an special option...

or a Screenshot ;-)


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