[Linux4christians] Lyricue (was Audio Recording Distro)

[Ben Thorp]

linux4christians-bounces at thelinuxlink.net wrote on 28/01/2005 15:38:12:

> On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:28:44 -0500
> Alvin Smith <alvin at tux.org> wrote:
>
> > I would love to replace Powerpoint
> > with a Linux box!
> >
> maybe I'm missing something as I just joined the list.
> what's wrong with using open office's impress as a substitute for
> powerwpoint?
>

What you're missing with Impress is exactly what you are missing with
Powerpoint - they are not designed for lyric projection in the format that
most churches use. Neither properly supports a dual-head configuration
whereby you can administer the presentation (add lyrics, change order,
preview screens, etc) on a monitor, and have the main presentation on the
projector. Also, neither supports slide content from a database.

Churches usually start with Powerpoint, and then move on to buying
something like SongPro, or another proprietary lyric projection tool.

HTH

Ben