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DocBook vs Scribus

A side-by-side look at DocBook and Scribus. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DocBook

DocBook

Development

DocBook is an XML-based markup language used for writing technical documentation. It provides a semantic markup system for marking up content such as chapters, sections, paragraphs, figures, and tables.

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Scribus

Scribus

Office & Productivity

Scribus is an open source desktop publishing software used to create professional page layouts. It is suited for magazines, brochures, postcards, books and more with features like text flows between frames, advanced typography tools, CMYK color support and vector tools.

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