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Scribus

Scibus is a free and open source desktop publishing (DTP) application, designed for layout, typesetting, and preparation of files for professional-quality image-setting equipment

Features

Scribus is an Open Source program that brings professional page layout to Linux, BSD UNIX, Solaris, OpenIndiana, GNU/Hurd, Mac OS X, OS/2 Warp 4, eComStation, and Windows desktops with a combination of press-ready output and new approaches to page design.

Underneath a modern and user-friendly interface, Scribus supports professional desktop publishing features, such as color separations, CMYK and spot colors, ICC color management, and versatile PDF creation.

Books about Scribus are available in several languages, including an official manual for v1.3, published through FLES Books in 2009.

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Platform

Social

System Requirements

#MinimumRecommended
1RAM: 512 MBRAM: 1 to 2GB
2Processor: PowerPC or Intel-basedProcessor: Dual Core Intel
3Other: Ghostscript 8.6+
#Minimum
1OS: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP, Vista or 7
2RAM: 512 MB
3Processor: Pentium III – 750MHz
4Other: Ghostscript 8.7+

Ratings

Aggregate
3.91 
 5

CNET3.2 
 5
based on 36 reviews
CNET3.5 
 5
based on professional's opinion
CNET4.5 
 5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo7.1 
 10
based on 270 reviews
FileHorse8.6 
 10
based on 16 reviews
FileHorse6.7 
 10
based on 11 reviews
G2CROWD4.1 
 5
based on 16 reviews
MacUpdate3.8 
 5
based on 15 reviews
Malavida8 
 10
based on 4 reviews
Softonic7 
 10
based on 678 reviews
Softonic6 
 10
based on 90 reviews
Softpedia4.2 
 5
based on 51 reviews
SourceForge4.7 
 5
based on 143 reviews
TechRadar4.5 
 5
based on professional's opinion
TechSpot4.4 
 5
based on 19 reviews

Developer

The Scribus Team

Written in

C++, Qt

Initial Release

21 June 2003

Alternatives

Desktop Publishing
Adobe Acrobat DC   Foxit Reader   PDF-XChange Editor  


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