a.l.e wrote: >>> 3. You have to know your other tools to use as well as know a few things >>> about the PDF standard itself. Scribus (in any version) is not -- nor >>> ever will (or should!) -- be a one-for-all tool. >> >> Shouldn't this depend on the user and their application ? >> >> Is there any need to be dogmatic about it ?? > > yes and no... > > do you want a tool wich does only few things but does them in an optimal > way (and being compatible with other tools which do the other tasks) or > do you want a tool which does everything but not really good? > > imho, if you try to follow both goals you won't ever achieve anything...
I already use Scribus as as my whole report writing environment. Granted photo preparation occurs in Gimp which I have no particular desire to change, but I don't think it makes sense to defend the boundaries of Scribus as a layout only tool when the processes of editing and layout are necessarily entwined to get an optimal result. And if other features are embedded in Scribus, I can't say I mind if it improves the ergonomics of the Scribus environment. Cheers, J/. -- John Beardmore, MSc EDM (Open), B.A. Chem (Oxon), CMIOSH, AIEMA, MEI Managing Director, T4 Sustainability Limited. http://www.T4sLtd.co.uk/ Energy Audit, Carbon Management, Design Advice, Sustainable Energy Consultancy and Installation, Carbon Trust Standard Registered Assessor Phone: 0845 4561332 Mobile: 07785 563116 Skype: t4sustainability
