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Alternative to Illustrator/InDesign?
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Jan 25, 2004, 08:31 AM
 
Hiya folks,

Looking for a software replacement or alternative to Illustrator or InDesign.

Need something that isn't expensive (free would be best ), so I can do some simple poster design (not too complicated ones)

Thanks!
(Last edited by andretan; Jan 25, 2004 at 01:32 PM. )
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Jan 25, 2004, 01:24 PM
 
Although I haven't tried it a long time, there is a product called Ready, Set, Go that might fit your needs. Costs about $175.
     
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Jan 28, 2004, 09:38 AM
 
Originally posted by voyageur:
Although I haven't tried it a long time, there is a product called Ready, Set, Go that might fit your needs. Costs about $175.
Doesn't look very userfriendly. :/
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Jan 28, 2004, 01:08 PM
 
Originally posted by andretan:
Hiya folks,

Looking for a software replacement or alternative to Illustrator or InDesign.

Need something that isn't expensive (free would be best ), so I can do some simple poster design (not too complicated ones)

Thanks!
If it isnt that complicated (like flyers, etc), just use photoshop.
     
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Jan 28, 2004, 01:47 PM
 
Have a good look at Create (http://www.stone.com/Create/Create.html). It takes a little getting used to, but for what it can do it's a way bargain at $149.

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Jan 28, 2004, 02:53 PM
 
I heartily recommend this ... been using it for a small newspaper for a couple of years ...

Desktop Publisher Pro
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/7982

DesktopPublisher Pro is a high quality, low cost, full featured desktop publishing tool for the professional and novice alike.

DesktopPublisher Pro delivers the power-packed desktop publishing solutions that power users need to transform concepts into stunning professional quality designs. Both first-time users and experienced graphic designers will appreciate the intuitive powerful text handling capabilities of MacPublisher Pro. Enter txt directly into text boxes, cut and paste, or import from text files. MacPublisher Pro flows text around graphics; it allows you to link text boxes and precisely place text and graphic objects.
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Jan 28, 2004, 05:14 PM
 
OmniGraffle shouldn't be neglected either.

http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnigraffle/
     
   
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