On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:34:07 -0600
Frank Cox wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:04:38 -0700
> NoOp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Why are you and Frank Cox automagically sending this potential user
> > off to Scribus before you even know what she is using Publisher for?
> > 
> 
> Because, in many (most) cases, it is the best tool for the job.
> 
> OpenOffice Write is a word processor.  Scribus is a desktop publishing
> program.  Two different programs for two different jobs.
> 
> > Do
> > both of you sincerely believe that you can't do a newsletter,
> > tri-fold brochure, flyer, or similar in OOo?
> 
> You can, but it's easier to do it with Scribus.  Again, the best tool
> for the job.
> 

The OP was asking about replacing Publisher which is a glorified Word
Processor anyways. Sure you use a hammer to drive in a nail but are you
sure they will want to learn how to use a full fledged DTP program to
push in a thumb-tack? In my experience many Publisher users are doing
word processing only, but with a smug look!

-- 
Michael
Linux: The OS people choose without $200,000,000 of persuasion.

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