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Title: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 01, 2024, 10:04:46 PM
Hi Everyone, I am a newbie to Scribus (just downloaded it yesterday). I now realize that Ghostscript is also needed - but when I google the "safety" of downloading it, there are some (significant?) issues noted... and I am a bit leary. Anyone have any advice? Thanks SO much!!
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: MrB on January 01, 2024, 11:14:10 PM
You don't need it for a lot of work, maybe don't worry for now. I'm not sure why there would be significant issues though. What operating system are you using?
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 02, 2024, 06:05:36 PM
Hi! Thank you. I am on Windows 10, 64-bit. I would like to use Scribus to help put together some children's books for print (at an on-demand print site). If I don't install Ghostscript - is that ok? If you think I need it and it is truly safe, I will install and scan it, etc. Thank you again for all your awesome work!
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: Nermander on January 02, 2024, 07:56:56 PM
AGPL versions from here should be safe to install.

https://ghostscript.com/releases/gsdnld.html
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 02, 2024, 09:05:26 PM
okay...THANK YOU so much!!! :)
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 02, 2024, 09:16:03 PM
I was wondering another thing if someone has time to help. I installed the prior scribus version just a few days ago. Now - should I UNinstall that version, install ghostscript first, then install the updated scribus version? What is the best way to do this? And (forgive my ignorance) - when I go to the scribus download page.... do I install this one in the list ----    scribus-1.6.0-windows-x64.exe ? for Windows 10 64-bit OS?

 (last time I just clicked on the green download button)

okay, thank you all for your help. :)
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: AdmFubar on January 02, 2024, 10:25:21 PM
Quote from: DD2743 on January 02, 2024, 09:16:03 PMI was wondering another thing if someone has time to help. I installed the prior scribus version just a few days ago. Now - should I UNinstall that version, install ghostscript first, then install the updated scribus version? What is the best way to do this? And (forgive my ignorance) - when I go to the scribus download page.... do I install this one in the list ----    scribus-1.6.0-windows-x64.exe ? for Windows 10 64-bit OS?

 (last time I just clicked on the green download button)

okay, thank you all for your help. :)
Just install the latest exe, you should be fine.
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 02, 2024, 10:31:22 PM
okay - there are two different exe ones on the list - and I am not sure which one to do. I am so sorry to ask again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: AdmFubar on January 02, 2024, 11:59:17 PM
most likely you have a 64 bit machine, the installer will prompt you if the architecture isnt correct for your machine.
Title: Re: Ghostscript
Post by: DD2743 on January 03, 2024, 12:04:46 AM
Awesome. Thanks for all your help!!! I really appreciate it!