Converting to PDF from Openoffice (Linux)

There are basically 2 options to convert an Openoffice doc into PDF:

1. Use File --> Export to PDF
2. Print to file using File --> Print, which gives you a Postscript version of the doc. Then use ps2pdf to convert to PDF.

Well, what I've seen is that method 2 gives a much better result graphically speaking (with method 1, you sometimes get mingled/not correctly spaced characters), and smaller files. So, I'd really suggest you use that for the task.

Converting to PDF Under Windoz

First you need to get your doc into Postscript (PS) format. One way is to print to file using any PS printer (I use the HP Color Laserjet 8550-PS). Of course you don’t need to have it!

Install Ghostscript and Ghostview.

Open a PS file with Ghostview to be able to make the initial configuration. Choose from the menu: File –> Convert.

Select:

Device: pdfwrite

Resolution: 720

Options: -dMaxSubsetPct=100 -dCompatibilityLevel=1.2 -dSubsetFonts=true -dEmbedAllFonts=true

You’re set!

Reference: Creating PDF Files in Unix and Windows

Brand New Start!

I was about to move to another blog service because I really wanted some features (like labels) which Blogger didn't have and I had no hint they were working on them when... a brand new Blogger... with labels!
That's why I'm back ;-)
This time though it will be a whole different blog. Don't have much time to write now. But I'll occasionally blog about... anything. What there will be for sure are some computer-related tips.
Zeeya!