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#1
November 8th, 2004, 11:13 AM
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| More than Word, less than InDesign Can someone kindly recommend a page layout program (for printing, not web) that has more DPT features than Word but is cheaper and simpler than InDesign? Note that as I used special Croatian/Bosnian fonts with funny accents I cannot use RagTime. I don't think I can use a multilingual program like Nisus Express or Mellel because they are not really for layout. Any help gratefully appreciated. For a good cause (refugee assistance). Thanks.  |
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#3
November 8th, 2004, 01:27 PM
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| There's not much out there that fits you requirements, sad to say. What will you use it for most of the time? In that I mean is there a specific task that comes to mind? I'd stick with InDesign. You can gab a copy of ID2 on E-Bay for a good price now-a-days, since it's "older technology". ID2 is pretty easy to use and you don't have to use all the feature is you don't want to. I was able to teach 2 Realtors® how to use ID2 to create flyers in a matter of an hour. Now, if you've ever done any work for Realtors® (design or technical) you'll understand why that's important. Most of them are generally the least technology savvy people I've meet of any group.
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#4
November 8th, 2004, 01:44 PM
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| You could also check www.versiontracker.com under "word processing" and see what comes up. You might find some good free/shareware that fits your needs. 
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#7
November 8th, 2004, 04:49 PM
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| What about um.. omnigraffle? or try the Create suite. http://www.stone.com/Create/Create.html
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November 9th, 2004, 02:29 AM
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