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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
