![]() We would like to point out that if your system can only display 256 colors, you will never be able to access the full power of Gimp. Gimp is now configured to work in an 8 bit display environment, and will not crash. This command will both save and exit the file. When your cursor is placed over the # sign at the beginning of the line, press the x key and the # sign will be erased. Move to the line # ( install-colormap) by pressing the j key several times. This command starts the vi editor (however, you're welcome to use whatever editor you prefer). You'll have to do it in an xterm window (a terminal, console, etc.). To make Gimp use a private color map, you need to edit the gimprc file by hand (since Gimp won't start, you can't use Gimp's GUI). Using a private color map, you'll see color flashing as you move from window to window, but at least all possible colors will be available to Gimp. Gimp In 256 Colors (Using An 8 Bit Display)ĭoes your 8 bit X11 system cause Gimp to crash just after displaying the splash screen? If it does, you'll need to configure Gimp to use a private color map. The progress bar shows Gimp loading all its extensions, data and certain plug-ins. However, there are some special functions (i.e., plug-ins) that you'll have to edit using a regular text editor.Īfter the file installation, you'll see a splash screen, along with a progress bar. Here, thankfully, Gimp is an exception, because it includes a GUI for adjusting user-defined functions. Unfortunately, most UNIX programs do not have a GUI for making adjustments to these files and modules. Then, you can change and add features to an application without having to modify the application at a system level. If you want to run Gimp, press the Install button now!Īfter a short delay, you will see the Installation Log dialog box, informing you that all files were successfully installed.Ī nice feature of UNIX is that programs often store personal initialization files and modules in your home directory. ![]() It's advisable to read it, but we will discuss these topics later in this chapter. The dialog box also describes the Gimp license and what kinds of files Gimp will install. If you've never used Gimp before, it will display the Gimp Installation dialog (as shown), which tells you that it will install some personal Gimp files in your home directory. Please read Obtaining Gimp to get a full explanation on how to install Gimp both as a binary and as a source on your system.Īt the command prompt, type " gimp" and press Enter. However, if you are working on, for example, an SGI workstation, Gimp will probably not be installed. But if Gimp isn't already installed, it can most likely be installed by your Linux distribution application's installation tool. In this chapter, we will tell you how to obtain a copy of Gimp, and how to install it. ![]()
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