To use the saved files that are already out there, they would want
too use the program that designed them.
Pagemaker and Quark are essentially the same, very similar and I know
Pagemaker will import Quark files. (Plus it has a filter for MsPublisher also)
I knew that Indesign would import Pagemaker files but it changes them
so much you have to essentially re-layout the publication all over
again. Not worth the time nor effort to import.
For the PC platform MS Publisher and Serif Page plus are two low end
page layout publications. I use publisher for most everyday layouts
(short 2-10 pages) .
Pagemaker, Quark were/are designed for much more critical work that
needs much finer tweaking than what Publisher/Serif would do.
When designing publicity material I would use Pagemaker over Publisher.
Pagemaker is no longer supported, but I still love the program.
Steweart
At 11:34 AM 2/4/2008, you wrote:
InDesign will open PageMaker files-in part. It will change things
around a bit. You can find particulars on Adobe's website (I googled
"PageMaker files in InDesign" to find it).
InDesign is really more than you need for a short newsletter, but if the
person who's doing the files sticks to the essentials, it shouldn't be
too confusing. (On the other hand, it will let your successor do a heck
of a lot, if they are motivated to take extra time and do something
really fancy!) The new version is much better than PageMaker or Quark.
(I'm taking a design course that uses the newest release of InDesign [CS
3], and so far, I'm impressed.) InDesign also plays well with files
from the other Adobe apps. It's cross-platform, in case your successor
has a Windows PC instead of a Mac.
One downside: InDesign is expensive. Sometimes you can get good deals
from software makers for nonprofits; I don't know if Adobe does this.
If your successor is a student, he/she can get a huge educational
discount (especially since the work will be done pro bono); try
journeyed.com, for example. They're fast and reliable, and the only
validation of student status you need is a scan of your current, valid
student ID or your course schedule.
Two suggestions: 1) have your successor go to the nearest Barnes &
Noble-or, better yet, to Reiter's Bookstore in downtown DC-and look at
the Visual Quickstart Guides, to see which app he/she is most compatible
with.
2) I'll bet people on this list know of freeware or shareware
programs that will turn out an OK newsletter. I hope they post some
suggestions: I'd like to know, too.
--Constance Warner
Rev. Stewart A. Marshall
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Prince of Peace
Ozark, AL SL 82
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