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On January 23rd, Scribus 1.3.2 has been released (http://www.scribus.org.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&...).
It now features a native Win32 port (http://windows.scribus.net/) which greatly improves performance and remove the need for Cygwin.
It would be nice to have a portable version of this fantastic piece of software.
Dany
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It requires a local install of ghostscript.
BTW - When asking about an app, it helps to mention what that app is. It took me a minute to find out what Scribus was.
Sometimes, the impossible can become possible, if you're awesome!
I actually have it portable. Ghostscript is unzipped within the scribus directory and Scribus is pointed to GS correctly. I use a batch file to set a HOME directory and start scribus.
Unfortunately, due to problems with GS, It will not open nor import PS or EPS files, but Scribus can save out to PDF and import from SVG.... That is basically all I need it to do.... So for me it's fine.
Aussie_USB
Aussie_USB
Ever used USB "downunder"?
I'm curious, how'd you set up your .bat file to specify where to put the config stuff? It would be really nice if we could get a Portable Scribus program going. If we could figure this out, we may also be able to get gimp and rssowl to work as portable apps.
The only real thing I've successfully done is modify the splash screen so it says "Portable Scribus", added the font files included with gs, and included the basic gs program. The whole program totals to be 61mb uncompressed.
- Chris
www.quate.net, Portable Apps List