any2djvu (1) - Linux Manuals

any2djvu: Convert .ps/.ps.gz/.pdf to .djvu

NAME

any2djvu - Convert .ps/.ps.gz/.pdf to .djvu

SYNOPSIS

any2djvu url {filename(s)}

DESCRIPTION

Converts files from .ps/.ps.gz/.pdf to .djvu by running them through a web server willing to perform this task.

Invoke with -h switch for usage information.

ENVIRONMENT

Non-empty value of DJVU_ONLINE_ACK acknowledges transmission of the documents to the server (so that no warning dialog is displayed).

EXAMPLES

any2djvu http://www.bcl.hamilton.ie/~barak/papers mesh-preprint.ps.gz

any2djvu localfile.pdf

AUTHORS

David Kreil, Barak A. Pearlmutter, Yaroslav O. Halchenko

BUGS

Using a web-based encoder server is a stop-gap measure until better encoders enjoy wide free distribution.

There is a security issue in operating on documents not intended for widespread distribution, which could be partially although not completely ameliorated by using a secure web connection.