On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Pravin Dhayfule <[email protected]>wrote:
> Hi, > > Does any one know any FOSS compatible Printing Press that accepts graphic > files made out of FOSS Apps such as Scribus, GIMP, InkScape, etc. > The major hurdle in converting DTP studios to FOSS is the incompatibility > of Printing Press with FOSS Applications. As per the designers whom I met > and explained the importance and benefits of FOSS, claim that the Printing > Press only accept files designed using Adobe and Corel products. When asked > about providing them the free software, along with the files, the reply was > that they wont accept. > What are those files and there extensions , afaik Printing press are in the business of printing they will print no matter what you give them to printing of course they get paid by doing so . So the argument they do not accept is something which we need to investigate more , like asking them the question like what is the format they accept etc.. > Here I see two options: > 1. Find the Printing Press that accepts files based on FOSS Apps > 2. If not make the Printing Press adapt to FOSS. > none of them is practical ... -Satya fossevents.in
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