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Title: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: sam on February 19, 2009, 08:07
Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux - Part 1

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/manage_and_listen_your_gutenberg_books_gnu_linux
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Rik on February 19, 2009, 10:44
I wonder how many people really appreciate the significance of Gutenberg?
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Clive on February 19, 2009, 19:46
Some of us are old enough to remember him inventing the printing press Rik.  ;D
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: sam on February 19, 2009, 20:18
lol.


and their services are great!
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Rik on February 20, 2009, 10:43
Quote from: Clive on February 19, 2009, 19:46
Some of us are old enough to remember him inventing the printing press Rik.  ;D

Only he didn't. ;D
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 10:46
:smartarse:
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Rik on February 20, 2009, 10:54
This is my trade we are talking about. :)
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 11:20
Well, don't leave us in suspense - who did, then?
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Rik on February 20, 2009, 11:23
No-one really, it was just a variation on a grape or oil press. What Gutenberg invented was movable type, and it was that which revolutionised printing and lead, eventually, to the concept of DTP.
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Simon on February 20, 2009, 11:32
My cousin was in the print trade back in the 60s / 70s, and even perhaps, early 80s.  He retired to become an antique clock dealer / repairer, and to move to Devon. 
Title: Re: Gutenberg books with GNU/Linux
Post by: Clive on February 20, 2009, 12:58
Amazing Facts still lives!   ;D