Start the presses!Q A I am interested in starting a magazine in my city but I'm confused about which software to buy. I want to develop a quality publication for my potential readers. Any help you can offer would be great. --N. Jordan Detroit There are plenty of desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, programs available to help you design and publish an attractive and professional-looking magazine. While some of these packages include professional features, others offer easy-to-use tools that are perfect for beginners. Here are three desktop publishing choices worth considering. I suggest that you read online reviews before purchasing. QuarkXPress 6.5 ($749, www.quark quark (kwôrk): see elementary particles. quark Any of a group of subatomic particles thought to be among the fundamental constituents of matter—more specifically, of protons and neutrons. . com) has long been the dominant application for magazine and newspaper design. It includes a comprehensive list of editing and printing features for publishing a magazine. InDesign CS2 (Creative Suite 2) ($699, www.adobe.com) is a serious, feature-packed program. This package streamlines page design and works well with other Adobe software A list of Adobe Systems products. Current
Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Office Publisher (previously and commonly known as Microsoft Publisher) is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft. It is often considered to be an entry-level desktop publishing application, differing from Microsoft Word in that the emphasis is placed on 2003 ($169, www.microsoft.com) is an ideal choice for home and small-office desktop publishers. Its off-the-shelf features are compatible with Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. programs. The program allows you to produce impressive in-house publications. but it lacks high-end print and Web design features. Mail your technology questions to Cyberwise. BLACK ENTERPRISE 130 Fifth Ave.. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 or send an e-mail to johnsonj@blackenterprise.com. |
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