The last bug fix release is dated January 2015. The current major version 1.4 appeared at the beginning of 2012. The project appears to have been in an extended dormant period for some time. Signs of Lifeįor a while now, many observers have been skeptical when the topic of Scribus has come up. This doesn't change the situation much because the large professional tools include many functions that are easy to do without when confronted with straightforward DTP tasks.Įven without all of the functions found in the larger tools, Scribus has shown itself to be fully capable of creating professional results as exemplified by the magazine Le Tigre, which was created entirely with this package. Scribus does not offer every function that tools such as Adobe InDesign can handle. However, years of development work and the dedication of the developers to stabilizing the software are now bearing fruit. As users of the first version of Scribus can attest, not everything worked. This open source program was years ago the first to promise DTP functions, which were then only known among professionals in the field. Scribus is a tool suited for the task of desktop publishing. This may not always lead to spectacular results, but when good aesthetics, creativity, and appropriate tools come together then good results are inevitable.

Graphic artists can now create flyers and brochures on a home computer. The expectations have changed so that now even beginners try to create professional-looking presentations. Ten years ago, even novice computer users could put together documents with Microsoft Word and decorate them with clipart. Desktop publishing (DTP) is one of the core uses of the PC.

Open source desktop publishing software