abiword 2.9.2 for precise pup 5.3.0
Posted: Wed 22 Aug 2012, 22:21
Hello, puppy-ists!
Here is a new package for abiword, v. 2.9.2.
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Advantages vs the included abiword v. 2.8.6 :
. double-buffering of writing zone. This means the writing zone should now be stable, especially if you use the included Libertine font (quite universal, similar in proportions to arial, for ex.).
. as compared to the default abiword provided with oldyeller's precise, this version has all plugins. This means that your abiword will be able to load pretty much any text format : odt (OO|LO), docx (Word) , the old Wordperfect format, etc., and even PDF's.
For example, this pdf plugin may come in handy if you want to pluck out some text from your pdf. Load your pdf in abiword, and the text of the pdf will appear in abiword as -- text --, without any formating. You can then save to another document/format, copy and paste elsewhere, etc. Very handy. This plugin also helps you print to pdf.
Here is a complete list of the plugins:
aiksaurus.so* gdict.so* mswrite.so* s5.so*
applix.so* gimp.so* opendocument.so* sdw.so*
babelfish.so* google.so* openwriter.so* t602.so*
bmp.so* grammar.so* openxml.so* urldict.so*
clarisworks.so* hancom.so* opml.so* wikipedia.so*
collab.so* hrtext.so* ots.so* wmf.so*
command.so* iscii.so* paint.so* wml.so*
docbook.so* kword.so* passepartout.so* wordperfect.so*
eml.so* latex.so* pdb.so* wpg.so*
epub.so* loadbindings.so* pdf.so* xslfo.so*
freetranslation.so* mht.so* plugins.lst*
garble.so* mif.so* presentation.so*
As you can see, those plugins will help you load all kinds of pictures, connect to a translation site or wikipedia, incorporate epub and xml formats, etc., etc.
. this abiword has a gtk 3 interface. Much simpler, it helps you concentrate on your writing (IMO).
. If you don't have to install the NLS file, the overall space needed is around 2-3 additional megs (considering some space is already taken by the existing version 2.8.6 of abiword). In view of all the additional facilities you're getting in this abiword, it's a no-brainer. It's worth it to add a few megs to your puppy in order to use this complete version of abiword.
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This v. of abiword may or may not work on other puppy's, I don't know. I only tried it in precise pup 5.3.0. Please let us know if it works on your box.
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Download links:
Main abiword executable : http://limelinx.com/g7k1
NLS pet : http://limelinx.com/bp7yd
Docs : no docs file is necessary, since clicking on the "help" submenu items in this v. of abiword will bring you to the abiword html doc site.
Additional fonts (namely ghostscript fonts, and complete Libertine set)
and abiword proper clipart : http://limelinx.com/6xid
This pet was assembled from the deb's on the ubuntu precise repository.
It includes appropriate dependencies. Not all abiword dependencies were needed since this precise pup offers already quite a few (see picture below).
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You are very welcome to share your experience of this latest abiword.
Enjoy!
BFN
Here is a new package for abiword, v. 2.9.2.
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Advantages vs the included abiword v. 2.8.6 :
. double-buffering of writing zone. This means the writing zone should now be stable, especially if you use the included Libertine font (quite universal, similar in proportions to arial, for ex.).
. as compared to the default abiword provided with oldyeller's precise, this version has all plugins. This means that your abiword will be able to load pretty much any text format : odt (OO|LO), docx (Word) , the old Wordperfect format, etc., and even PDF's.
For example, this pdf plugin may come in handy if you want to pluck out some text from your pdf. Load your pdf in abiword, and the text of the pdf will appear in abiword as -- text --, without any formating. You can then save to another document/format, copy and paste elsewhere, etc. Very handy. This plugin also helps you print to pdf.
Here is a complete list of the plugins:
aiksaurus.so* gdict.so* mswrite.so* s5.so*
applix.so* gimp.so* opendocument.so* sdw.so*
babelfish.so* google.so* openwriter.so* t602.so*
bmp.so* grammar.so* openxml.so* urldict.so*
clarisworks.so* hancom.so* opml.so* wikipedia.so*
collab.so* hrtext.so* ots.so* wmf.so*
command.so* iscii.so* paint.so* wml.so*
docbook.so* kword.so* passepartout.so* wordperfect.so*
eml.so* latex.so* pdb.so* wpg.so*
epub.so* loadbindings.so* pdf.so* xslfo.so*
freetranslation.so* mht.so* plugins.lst*
garble.so* mif.so* presentation.so*
As you can see, those plugins will help you load all kinds of pictures, connect to a translation site or wikipedia, incorporate epub and xml formats, etc., etc.
. this abiword has a gtk 3 interface. Much simpler, it helps you concentrate on your writing (IMO).
. If you don't have to install the NLS file, the overall space needed is around 2-3 additional megs (considering some space is already taken by the existing version 2.8.6 of abiword). In view of all the additional facilities you're getting in this abiword, it's a no-brainer. It's worth it to add a few megs to your puppy in order to use this complete version of abiword.
/////////////
This v. of abiword may or may not work on other puppy's, I don't know. I only tried it in precise pup 5.3.0. Please let us know if it works on your box.
///////////////////
Download links:
Main abiword executable : http://limelinx.com/g7k1
NLS pet : http://limelinx.com/bp7yd
Docs : no docs file is necessary, since clicking on the "help" submenu items in this v. of abiword will bring you to the abiword html doc site.
Additional fonts (namely ghostscript fonts, and complete Libertine set)
and abiword proper clipart : http://limelinx.com/6xid
This pet was assembled from the deb's on the ubuntu precise repository.
It includes appropriate dependencies. Not all abiword dependencies were needed since this precise pup offers already quite a few (see picture below).
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You are very welcome to share your experience of this latest abiword.
Enjoy!
BFN