I have a vector file that was originally made in Illustrator. I downloaded it as a zip file. When I unzipped it the file had an .eps suffix.

GV can view it.

Converted to pdf acrobat reader can view it.

Inkscape only gets a black background.

Is there a way to manipulate this image in inkscape?

Here is where I retrieved it.

http://www.vectorportal.com/iFile/8566/ABSTRACT-BLACK-VECTOR- BACKGROUND.eps/inc_downloading.asp

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