Eckhard M. Jäger

Getting XCF file compression support back in GIMP 2.8

Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:54:17 AM

I was happy using the new Ubuntu 12.04 and the new GIMP 2.8 but after some clicks & tries i miss the compression support for XCF files (*.xcf.bz2, *.xcf.gz) in GIMP 2.8.

It seems GIMP 2.8 didn't ship with this feature since development release 2.7.4. The plugin that enables compression is called "file-compressor". You can get it back to open and save compressed XCF files by:

* Go to the PPA of PPA of Matt Walker (which includes development releases of GIMP 2.8)
* Download the 32-bit or 64 bit of "gimp_2.7.3-2011052002~nn ... deb"
* Extract it and goto in the subfolder "plug-ins", for 64-bit version is it "gimp_2.7.3-2011052002~nn_amd64/usr/lib/gimp/2.0/plug-ins"
* copy as root the file "file-compressor" from "gimp_2.7.3-2011052002~nn_amd64/usr/lib/gimp/2.0/plug-ins" to "/usr/lib/gimp/2.0/plug-ins"
* After starting GIMP you can now open and save compressed XCF files (*.xcf.bz2, *.xcf.gz)

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Comments

Marcelo Germánmarceloelvasco # Monday, May 7, 2012 7:12:14 PM

I need understand some things about Ubuntu, i use win7 but don´t like and i think to change to Ubuntu but ... it´s really good? Can i use the same programs like win7?
If you can answer me you do a favor to me.
Thanks anyway!!!

Eckhard M. Jägerarea42 # Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:14:11 PM

1st: Ubuntu is really great.
2nd: Some software are the same, some not.
3rd: There is Wine or Virtual Box that allowing you running any Windows apps.
4th: There is never a change without some pain, learnings and fun.
5th: Check out this Ubuntu sites to get your answers:
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/
http://askubuntu.com/
http://ubuntuforums.org/

Unregistered user # Wednesday, May 9, 2012 8:59:27 PM

houz writes: At least on my self compiled GIMP from git the file-compressor is installed.

Marcelo Germánmarceloelvasco # Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:00:47 PM

Thank you very much for the information!!!

Bucic # Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:44:34 PM

Good post!

Originally posted by marceloelvasco:

I need understand some things about Ubuntu, i use win7 but don´t like and i think to change to Ubuntu but ... it´s really good? Can i use the same programs like win7?
If you can answer me you do a favor to me.
Thanks anyway!!!

First of all imagine all the hassle related to "security software" gone. Pleasant vision, isn't it?

Ubuntu has more advantages over Windows than just this. Now proceed as follows (let's call it 'levels'

Make sure you won't miss a critical application that is obligatory for you and does not work on Ubuntu linux. This site will help you! http://alternativeto.net/
See some videos of Ubuntu in action. I highly recommend professionally made videos like Ubuntu 12.04 - Top 10 Features http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6z6hn6wZlg Go through the channel to see more http://www.youtube.com/user/omgubuntu
Take the tour on a website! http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/take-the-tour
Play with ubuntu without making any changes to your computer - get Ubuntu Live CD or Live USB
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows
Easily install ubuntu alongside Windows and try to accomplish more and more tasks on Ubuntu.

Unregistered user # Friday, May 18, 2012 2:18:59 PM

Jim Jordan writes: RE: "imagine all the hassle related to 'security software' gone. Pleasant vision, isn't it?" Auto-updating security software is not a hassle and Linux is not free from exploit. Concern for security is always necessary, regardless of platform.

Bucic # Saturday, May 19, 2012 3:30:10 PM

"Auto-updating security software is not a hassle and Linux is not free from exploit. Concern for security is always necessary, regardless of platform."
Of course. But in case of Linux (at least Ubuntu) doing system updates is the only task user is expected to do. Nothing more. No firewall, antivirus installation, not to mention them constantly running in the background (you have to choose a good one that will not impair your system performance), spitting pop-up messages and what not.