gtk_init(&argc, &argv);
| Variable | Effect | |----------|--------| | GTK2_RC_FILES | Path to theme configuration files (gtkrc) | | GTK_PATH | Extra directories for theme engines | | GDK_USE_XFT=1 | Enable antialiased fonts (Xft) | | GTK_MODULES | Load additional modules (e.g., accessibility) |
window = gtk_window_new(GTK_WINDOW_TOPLEVEL); gtk_window_set_title(GTK_WINDOW(window), "GTK+ 2.4.14 Demo"); gtk_widget_set_size_request(window, 200, 150); g_signal_connect(window, "destroy", G_CALLBACK(gtk_main_quit), NULL); gtk runtime environment version 2.4.14
Introduction In the evolutionary timeline of graphical user interface toolkits, GTK+ (GIMP Toolkit) version 2.4.14 holds a unique place. Released in the mid-2000s, this specific iteration represents a mature point in the GTK+ 2.x series. While modern developers work with GTK3 or GTK4, understanding GTK+ 2.4.14 is critical for maintaining legacy enterprise applications, embedded systems, and classic Linux desktop environments (like GNOME 2.x).
Example ~/.gtkrc-2.0 for GTK+ 2.4.14:
return 0;
| Component | Version (typical) | Role | |-----------|------------------|------| | | 2.4.7 | Core data structures (lists, trees, hashes), main loop, threading | | Pango | 1.6.0 | Text layout and international rendering | | ATK | 1.8.0 | Accessibility interface | | GdkPixbuf | 2.4.1 | Image loading (PNG, JPEG, TIFF) | | GTK+ | 2.4.14 | Main widget library | Example ~/
Compilation (on Linux):