> > Acorn

> GIMP (or Glimpse, if you want a more modern UI) or Krita can definitely do pretty much anything Acorn can.

You will be surprised to know how some professional treat their tools.

Some illustrator love their software just like some mathematician love their chalk. Many woodworker make their own tools to make them feel just right.

> > MS Office

> LibreOffice would be the common alternative.

If you export them as PDF, maybe. If you need to exchange editable file with others, every small layout different hurts. You won't want your tables paginate differently from others.