Why is it free?
We want everyone to use our product.
AbiSource is not shareware. You are not obligated, morally, legally
or otherwise, to pay for using our products, ever. Please use our
software, and please pass copies to everyone you know so that they can
use it as well.
We have no hidden agenda.
Will it work on my computer?
AbiWord works on several different kinds of computers. Versions are
available for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. Versions for
Linux work with Intel, Alpha, and LinuxPPC architectures. There are
also versions available for BeOS, Solaris and FreeBSD. Currently,
AbiWord does not work on a Macintosh.
The AbiWord user mailing list is designed to facilitate discussion
among users of AbiWord. The list is monitored by various AbiSource
project members. You may use this list to:
Please remember that this mailing list is a public forum and your
postings may be read by many people.
I like using AbiWord in my native language. Why do I still see
some English in the product?
Translations for AbiWord are provided by conscientious individuals all
over the world who enjoy using AbiWord in their native language, just
as you. As AbiWord continues to develop new features, occasionally
there is a small time lag between when a new dialog or menu appears,
and when all the new translated words can be submitted. You can help
the translation effort by contacting the person responsible for your
particular translation. To do so, look in your AbiWord directory for a
folder named "strings". Find the file associated with your
language in that directory, and open it with an editor such as vi or
notepad. At the top of that page, you will find the name and email of
the person who is maintaining the translation.
How do I use True Type fonts for AbiWord on Linux?
Most GTK apps use X fonts exclusively, because what they demand of
fonts is minimal. Most programs use fonts only for on-screen rendering.
AbiWord also requires fonts to be able to sent to the printer. There
are some complex issues regarding TrueType fonts in conjuction with
printers on Linux.
The AbiSource solution is to keep a copy of scalable Type 1 fonts
locally, Therefore, AbiWord can use only Type 1 fonts.