How to Install GTK4
GTK4, or the GIMP Toolkit version 4, is a popular cross-platform widget toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It is widely used in various applications and frameworks, making it essential for developers to have it installed on their systems. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing GTK4 on different operating systems, ensuring that you can start building your next project with this powerful toolkit.
1. Installing GTK4 on Ubuntu
If you are using Ubuntu, you can install GTK4 by adding the official PPA (Personal Package Archive) to your system. Follow these steps:
1. Open a terminal window.
2. Update your package lists by running the following command:
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sudo apt update
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3. Add the GTK4 PPA by executing:
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sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome-developers-team/gtk4
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4. Update your package lists again:
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sudo apt update
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5. Install GTK4 by running:
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sudo apt install gtk4
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2. Installing GTK4 on CentOS/RHEL
For CentOS or RHEL users, you can install GTK4 by adding the Fedora RPM Fusion repository and then installing the necessary packages. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open a terminal window.
2. Install the EPEL repository by running:
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sudo yum install epel-release
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3. Install the following packages:
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sudo yum install rpmfusion-free-release
sudo yum install gtk4
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3. Installing GTK4 on Windows
GTK4 is not officially available for Windows, but you can use the MinGW-w64 toolchain to compile and run GTK4 applications. Here’s how to install GTK4 on Windows:
1. Download and install MinGW-w64 from the official website (https://mingw-w64.org/doku.php/download).
2. During the installation, make sure to select the “GTK for Windows” package.
3. After the installation, open a command prompt and navigate to the MinGW-w64 bin directory.
4. Install GTK4 by running:
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mingw-get install gtk4
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4. Verifying the Installation
Once you have installed GTK4 on your system, you can verify the installation by running the following command in a terminal or command prompt:
– On Ubuntu/Debian:
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gtk4-launch –version
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– On CentOS/RHEL:
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gtk4-launch –version
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– On Windows:
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gtk4-launch –version
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If the command outputs the version of GTK4 installed, then you have successfully installed the toolkit.
By following these steps, you should now be able to install GTK4 on your preferred operating system and start developing your next GUI application. Happy coding!
