 [Larger view] | QuarkXpress 5.0
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 Simply the Best | |
| I've been working for a print shop for around three years now, and have been doing computer aided design work for about 7 years now and I must say that Quark is simply the best in desktop publishing software there is, well worth the extra money over PageMaker, InDesign, and the very very sad Publisher. Sure, Quark isn't quite as friendly as PageMaker, but there is a reason for that. Quark works on logic as opposed to trying to be "friendly". Quark was obviously designed by people who were actually layout artists before the days of computerized design, and it shows. The layout looks exactly like what you would see on an old mock-up. Granted this means you have to know a bit about layout and design, but you get much better results, and the pre press department at the printer will love you if you use Quark correctly. PageMaker and InDesign are clunky and a bit obnoxious to deal with. Our shops usual response to someone asking what program to use it "Find someone to design it for you in Quark". It's not a tool for someone to run out and buy if they don't know what they are doing, but it's deffinately the tool to use for professional results. | |
| If You Can't Use Quark You're A Novice | |
| I learned how to effectively use Quark in the first 2 weeks of my college Prepress class, and anybody in the design world knows that if you can't use it you're a novice. It's itelligent, straight forward and an essential program for any graphic designer to master. All the complaints about this program are the result of non professionals who are either unwilling or unable to learn how to use it properly. "In Design" - what a joke. I love Adobe products, but let's get serious. If you can't use Quark, you might as well start applying for a job designing the Church Newsletter, because you can't get a top level design position without knowing this program. If you are studying to be a designer - trust me... learn it, know it, love it! | |
 not acceptable | |
| I thought I purchased 5.0 but it's quarkxpress 6.0 passport. I cannot set it up to do the documents right. I cannot do pdf files. they come out with quarkxpress demo on every page. I really needed this software for my business and I feel that I have been ripped off. |
