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Re: XSL FO -> PDF
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- Subject: Re: XSL FO -> PDF
- From: Sebastian Rahtz <sebastian dot rahtz at computing-services dot oxford dot ac dot uk>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 10:02:21 +0100 (BST)
- References: <396D9298.6F3A9592@n-space.com.au>
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Rhonda Fischer writes:
> I have been assigned the task of assessing an appropriate tool to
> generate PDF files from XSL FO.
If I were you, I'd wait 3-6 months. I think its premature to make any
decisions
> I am keen to recommend a product that is supported and continues to be
> developed with updates issued
I do not see how you can get (and believe!) that assurance from anyone ...
please note that Cocoon uses FOP, so it is not an alternative
> I did have a look at PassiveTeX also, although I was concerned that
> information I came across stated that running headers/footers were
> not dealt with properly.
they are, now. tables are the biggest weakness in PT
PassiveTeX is the only one which does serious multi-lingual
hyphenation, if that interests you.
Sebastian
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