[Scribus] No text in Text boxes

[hovergo at net-tech.com.au]

Hi guys, I have installed Scribus on my Mac running OS X 10.3.9. When I

>>create a text box and start typing, nothing happens. No text appears. I
>>have looked at available fonts and they all have a tick beside them.
>>Does anyone know what the problem is.    
>>
>>Double click in the text box or right click in the text
>>box and open the editor, or go to the insert text icon on the top work bar, enter your text in the Editor.
>>Roger
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