[K12OSN] Open Source Alternative to Publisher?

[Sierra Computer Services]

Kevin

Openoffice Writer has all or most of the functionality of MS Publisher. 
The only the that I couldn't do is open Publisher files in Openoffice.

Steve
Sierra Computer Services

Sharon Betts wrote:
> Try Scribus -- nice app.
> Sharon
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> kevins at centerusd.k12.ca.us on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 11:38 AM
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>>I've watched this list for some time now, but don't recall this question 
>>ever coming up.  (Maybe it did, and those brain cells have been nuked. 
>>I blame it on the rotgut beverages I'm forced to drink because of my low 
>>salary.)
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>>I'm successfully weaning teachers and students from M$ Office.  But 
>>OpenOffice doesn't have a Publisher equivalent, and that's a big problem 
>>with many teachers.  They frequently use Publisher for flyers, posters, 
>>and the like, and they say they'll give it up only when I "pry it from 
>>their cold, dead fingers."
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>>Is there anything you've used that can approximate Publisher?  It 
>>doesn't have to be as powerful, but the ability to insert cute bunny 
>>clip art and use stylish yet illegible fonts is a must.  Plus (here's 
>>the bone cruncher), working under Linux AND Windows platforms would help.
>>
>>-- 
>>Kevin Shira
>>Computer Technician
>>Center Unified School District
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