[scribus] Initial impression, and help getting 1.3.3.12

[Alex Mandel]

Gregory Pittman wrote:
> Frank Swygert wrote:
>> I think I've stated before that I've been using PageMaker since around 
>> 1990, versions 3-6. I FINALLY gor Scribus installed -- version 
>> 1.3.3.6. I haven't really used it yet, but it appears to be comparable 
>> to PageMaker and at least older versions of Serif PagePlus (the layout 
>> program). Over the next few months I'll play with it some, and attempt 
>> to recreate my currently published magazine in it from scratch. I 
>> don't expect it to take a lot of time to learn specific peculiarities 
>> of Scribus vs. PM, but I'll find out! Right from the start I like some 
>> of the defaults better, they seem to be a bit easier to change/set 
>> than PM. I'll be reporting differences and comparing the two as I 
>> work, unless that's not appropriate for the list. Don't expect 
>> anything soon -- I'm remodeling a house and have to get the next issue 
>> out in a few weeks!
>>
>> I'm new to Linux, and have found installing software more than a bit 
>> on the frustrating side, unless it's in one of the repositories 
>> supported by the distro being used. That's why I have 1.3.3.6 even 
>> though this list suggested 1.3.3.12. I have no desire to d/l source 
>> and compile, I'm too new to Linux for that! I find it VERY frustrating 
>> that I can't simply locate a program, d/l, and install. I don't mind 
>> dependencies -- back when I occasionally used OS-9 on a Tandy Color 
>> Computer 3 certain modules (and versions of said module) had to be 
>> installed for some programs to work, and in some cases certain 
>> hardware and/or software hacks had to be performed. So that's not a 
>> problem, as long as a list of what is needed is available and they are 
>> easy enough to d/l and install. I have to admit that I haven't done 
>> any of that for the last 10 years, but I am familiar with the 
>> routine/concept/necessity. Debian and MEPIS repositories only have 
>> 1.3.3.6 though. So how do I get and install revision 12.... easily?? 
>> The Scribus site is no help at all, obviously written for those very 
>> familiar with Linux already (which is another problem -- all sites and 
>> even magazines assume you're at least familiar with working with Linux).
>>
> We should be able to walk you through this, Frank.
> 
> Check:
> http://www.scribus.net/?q=debian
> 
> If you understand about debian repositories, try adding the Debian Etch. 
> as shown at the lower part of the page. If you need more specifics, let 
> us know what you know about how MEPIS installs and updates software. 
> MEPIS itself should have some information about repositories also. Once 
> you get it set up properly it should be almost automatic.
> 
> Greg
> 

More specifically which version of MEPIS are you using? I looked up 6.5 
is based on Ubuntu 6.06 Dapper, 7 is now more directly off of Debian 
although I'm not sure which particular repo will be more compatible from 
that page linked in the last email.

Synaptic should be available if not already installed to help you manage 
packages, and follow those screenshots.

Alex