Solution for Linux Mint 21.2

[selwynorren]

Hi guys,

I see a few people have some issues with a Linux version of this brilliant tool. I though I would post what I did to make it work perfectly in Linux Mint 21.2

I downloaded the pdfbooklet_3.1.2.orig.tar.gz from the latest releases

Extracted the contents to my downloads folder. Copied each content into the relevant folders on my system. I had to do this as a root user. For me it was easy to open a folder as administrator and then navigate to the various locations and do the copy and paste.

The app then shows up in my menu, however if I run it it wont launch and if I launch via terminal I get a bunch of errors.

Next run the following
sudo apt install gir1.2-poppler-0.18

This will install the single missing dependancy and the app will run perfectly.

I hope it helps someone

[Averell7]

Thanks a lot, @selwynorren it will be very useful. It is unfortunate that I do not have a collaborator to maintain the Linux versions because it is no longer possible for me presently to find time to work on this program, which could be improved. I will add what your write to the site.

[selwynorren]

I so wish I could help. I have never packaged anything before and what I know about software is dangerous - lol. I wish I could learn though. I will try and see if I can figure out how to package and if I succeed Ill pop you a note as I would be very happy to help with this.

[selwynorren]

Thanks a lot, @selwynorren it will be very useful. It is unfortunate that I do not have a collaborator to maintain the Linux versions because it is no longer possible for me presently to find time to work on this program, which could be improved. I will add what your write to the site.

Howdy @Averell7 So I have made a small change to elib_intl3.py which was preventing the app from booting. I have also tweaked the control file to properly reference the correct python3 libraries.

At this moment the package installs and run without issues on Linux Mint 22

I would love to share the new installer for you and the community, just not sure how to get it to you