[TriLUG] "ps2pdf" look familiar??

[Sinner from the Prairy]

A Dilluns 13 Agost 2001 07:36 pm, vàreu escriure:
> Hi everyone,

Hi JTU

> Just newly subscribed.
> Just newly learning Linux.
> Just newly learning about my computer.

You are on the right track :)

> Can anybody tell me something about "ps2pdf". (Please keep in mind I am
> brand new with Linux and Operating Systems, and with the functioning of the
> system and its features, in general, even with User Groups too. I am
> learning as I go, as they say)

ps2pdf: Utility to convert from PS to PDF files. 

man ps2pdf 


On RedHat it comes on your ghostsript package. Install ghostscript and you'll 
have the utility.


> I would like to convert a postscript file to pdf file, and came across this
> term on a website, but as of yet have not been able to track down any info
> about what exactly I am looking at as represented by the term "ps2pdf", but
> am hoping it is something I can use to do what I would like to do.
> I looked through my list of RPMS on my CDs, and didn't see the term.
> I searched for it at RedHat(Linux).com.
> I have browsed through some other documents and help files on the internet.
> But apparently I have not hit the right place.

The right place, usualy is http://rpmfind.net

http://rpmfind.net/linux/rpm2html/search.php?query=ps2pdf

> So, I thought I would try a users-group.

This is a good group, even though there are sinners among them   :P

> Looking forward to a reply, and to additional communication with the group
> of Linux users in the Triangle area.

Do not miss the monthly meetings! Free Pizza! Good talks!

> JTU




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