On 17 April 2012 13:13, Fae <faenwp(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 17 April 2012 13:05, Thomas Dalton
<thomas.dalton(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Is there not a free/open source alternative for
creative publishing?
Stevie needs standard tools to do his job and if someone has a spare
license they might donate in-kind, all the better.
The output would be available in various open formats in line with our
existing policies.
Open source tools exist, but let's be pragmatic about the inherent
cost of attempting to use them if they are not widely accepted in the
sector.
I believe our existing policy is to use open source tools whenever
they exist and are fit-for-purpose. Just because they aren't the
industry standard shouldn't be a reason not to use them.