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Desktop publishing software tips and recommendations
We found a strong all-around resource for desktop publishing at About.com. Jacci Howard Bear is the desktop publishing guide, and she not only reviews the full range of software, she also publishes helpful articles for both beginners and pros. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
If you already use Microsoft Word, you may not need desktop publishing software. Online searches yield tutorials for setting up Word to lay out booklets (printed on both sides) and greeting cards. In addition, some versions of Microsoft Office come equipped with Microsoft Publisher (2010 is the latest version). You can also find free templates at the Microsoft Office website.
In "8 New Features in Adobe InDesign CS5.5," MacLife's J.R. Bookwalter explores new features of Adobe InDesign CS5.5. Bookwalter notes Folio Producer tools allow designers to create interactive overlays that work with tablets. Additionally, users have more control when creating electronic publications.
A news article, "iWork available for iPhone, iPod touch users," explains that Apple's iWork software programs -- Keynote, Pages and Numbers -- are now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
MacNews walks through the key features of iStudio Publisher, including new cut and paste options.
An article in the U.K.'s Computer Shopper compares Microsoft Publisher 2010, Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress with free desktop publishing software programs including Scribus and Serif PagePlus SE. The article details primary features for the software programs and what's missing from the freeware.
A blog post by Computerworld's Jonny Evans discusses Quark and Adobe's competition for bigger shares of the iPad publishing market.
An article by Tom Arah of PC Pro provides a first look at updates to QuarkXpress 9 and notes that new design capabilities address a number of known issues from version 8.5.
Designers' magazine HOW highlights features in QuarkXPress 9 and Adobe InDesign CS 5.5, including electronic publishing and iPad and Android publishing capabilities. It includes details about upgrades and pricing.
Linux Journal's Bruce Byfield demystifies Scribus freeware for Linux users in this 2010 article.
MaximumPC's David Murphy attempts to recreate Adobe Creative Suite 5's applications with freeware and open source applications.
Simon Nias' article in U.K.'s PrintWeek focuses on ease of use for upgraded QuarkXpress 9 software. The article includes an interview with Quark vice-president of marketing, Gavin Drake.
Computeractive's Rob Beattie recommends Serif PagePlus Template Packs, although the author warns that the templates use American English. (Computeractive is based in the U.K.).
Steven D. Jones of The Wall Street Journal explores major product updates in Adobe's Creative Suite5.5 release (article available to subscribers only).
In addition, updates and other important product information are often found on the manufacturers websites, listed here:
Broderbund (The Print Shop)
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