In today's fast-evolving technological landscape, many companies are transitioning their operations to Linux-based systems for greater reliability, security, and performance. One such organization is migrating its infrastructure from Windows to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5. As part of this transition, they are looking to leverage the VeryPDF HTML to Any Converter solution to convert their HTML templates into PDFs on their new Linux environment.
However, when attempting to run the free version of the VeryPDF HTML to Any Converter on both SUSE Linux and Ubuntu, they encountered several issues that prevented them from using the tool successfully.
Problem Encountered
Upon trying to run the software on their new Linux setup, the following error appeared on SUSE:
"You have 8 times to try. Please register VeryPDF HTML to Any Converter Command Line v2.0. Thanks for your support. Result is failed. No output file is created."
On Ubuntu, the error was simply: "Bad system call."
Even after running the installation script (install.sh), no progress was made. The install script did not install the necessary dependencies or the software itself. The installation process returned the following message:
Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree... Done Reading state information... Done libxrender1 is already the newest version (1:0.9.10-1build4). libxrender1 set to manually installed. 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove, and 0 not upgraded.
Proposed Solution by VeryPDF Team
In response to these concerns, the VeryPDF support team recognized that the official version of the VeryPDF HTML to Any Converter Command Line available on the website was outdated and might not be fully compatible with modern Linux distributions like SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 or Ubuntu. To address this issue, the team proposed a custom-built version of the HTML to PDF Converter Command Line, tailored specifically for these Linux distributions.
Benefits of a Custom Version:
- Compatibility: The custom version would be designed to work seamlessly with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 and other Linux systems, including Ubuntu.
- Optimized for Limited Installations: For environments where installing additional dependencies might be restricted, the custom version would ensure that the software runs without the need for unnecessary dependencies.
- Continued Support: The VeryPDF team offered to collaborate throughout the installation process to ensure that everything runs smoothly and to address any challenges that might arise.
Conclusion
The migration to Linux can present certain technical challenges, particularly when working with software that was initially developed for Windows environments. However, the team at VeryPDF is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for their customers. By offering a custom-built version of the HTML to Any Converter, they can help organizations integrate the solution into their new Linux infrastructure without further obstacles.
If you are facing similar issues while using VeryPDF's products on Linux, reaching out to the support team for a tailored solution could help resolve compatibility problems and optimize performance for your specific environment.