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From: John Bleichert <syborg@stny.rr.com>
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Subject: Re: Drawing diagrams a-la-Visio
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On Sat, 21 Dec 2002, David Schultz wrote:
> Subject: Re: Drawing diagrams a-la-Visio
> 
> Thus spake Cliff Sarginson <cls@raggedclown.net>:
> > I am looking for an application that will allow diagrams to be drawn
> > (such as network topologies) similar to the Windows program Visio (I
> > think that is what it is called). One that has some pre-defined
> > shapes/lines etc suitable for technical use. Does anyone have any
> > suggestions ... ?
> 
> I can't think of a direct comparison any closer than xfig, and
> xfig isn't as featureful as Visio.  However, if you just want a
> nice looking graph of network connections, and you're happy
> letting the computer arrange the nodes (for the most part), try
> graphviz.
> 

There is also Dia in ports/graphics/dia - works great and has some 
pre-defined shapes in several categories, including networking.

JB

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