Frank Swygert wrote: > I'm new to Linux, but have some experience from long ago with OS-9, a > unix-like OS for the Motorola 6809 8/16 bit processor (mainly 8 bit with > a couple 16 bit registers, IIRC). I've got some experience with MS-DOs > and of course Windows too. It's been so long since I used a command line > that I really don't like it though!! > > Anyway, I'm currently trying to get MEPIS running. I can't seem to get a > downloaded copy to load correctly. I've ordered the CD. I was thinking I > have a bad batch of CDs, but I've burned other files on them with no > problem, and the checksum for the MEPIS 7 download is correct. > > Anyway, back to the subject! I print a small "fanzine" quarterly and a > few other booklets on occasion. I started saving everything in native > PM6 files and as PDF files a couple years ago. What I really want to do > is attempt to wean myself off of Windows XP, at least for my work > computer. I realize I won't be able to edit the PM6 files, and I'm not > worried about editing the saved PDFs -- those I just print as needed > anyway. > > How stable and functional is Scribus?
IME, far more stable than either PM65 or InDesign 1.5 > Anyone here moved from PM to > Scribus? Yes. > I tried PM7 and InDesign -- they both work vastly different > than PM6. With that kind of learning curve I'd rather learn Linux and > Scribus. I use Scribus under XP. It continues to be a good experience, and I'm really looking forward to the stable 1.3.5.x. > I've also been looking at PageStream 5, and may go with it due > to maturity and support It may be great - I don't know I've never used it, or PM7 for that matter. If I were you though, I'd ask yourself what pagestream has that Scribus doesn't. > (not that the list here isn't a good support > structure). Quite. I've never had support and community as good as this. Adobe by contrast were generally utterly useless, even when I encountered bugs that were show stopping for my projects. Cheers, J/. -- John Beardmore, MSc EDM (Open), B.A. Chem (Oxon), CMIOSH, AIEMA, MEI Managing Director, T4 Sustainability Limited. http://www.T4sLtd.co.uk/ Carbon Trust Consultant: Energy Audit, Carbon Footprint, Design Advice Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme, (EEAS), Registered Assessor Phone: 0845 4561332 Mobile: 07785 563116 Skype: t4sustainability
