I have been using Open Office Writer in Ubuntu 10.04. I was having 'System Memory' problems, system slowdown and freezes. I also have Xubuntu 11.11 on the same Dell 1525 using LibreOffice which works better, faster and no Freezes or System Slowdowns.
I found everything slowed down for me on my Dell, hut that was on Windows. I find the Libre Office in 12.4 is a LOT more stable though I will probaby get Open Office as well.
KompoZer is an easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing, HTML or web coding Creator/Editor. I used this to set the Table of Contents for the E-Book Edition.
http://kompozer.net
Thanks that is useful to know about -just downloaded to investigate as I had never heard of it.
My 'Book' is saved as a "M.S. Word Doc" (or Docx) which is what Amazon Kindle publishing wants me to use as it Uploads and Converts to their book format.
I downloaded the trial of an e book creator and so will get back to you on that.....so far not really figured it out but have been out of action for a few days.
CreateSpace, will be my Paperback's Print On Demand Sales.
I sort of got used to lulu.com but my editor is using both and going to ge back with me on a comparison.
Yola.com I have for my Book's Informational Website.
http://www.realgoldnovel.com/
Probably we can't say what we have for our own advertising but if you message me I will look. Vice Versa!
I prefer using Xubuntu 11.11 with LibreOffice 3.3.4.
You can contact me me if you wish. This is my first try at writing a novel but I would be happy to help you if I can.
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