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Subject:Re: Opinions re MS Publisher From:"Donald R. Stovicek" <usadad -at- RAEX -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 4 Mar 1999 22:15:04 -0500
Emmy Aricioglu wrote:
> Any opinions you could give me on Publisher would be appreciated.
>
> TIA,
> Emmy
Emmy:
Having read previous answers to similar questions, I believe you will find me
to be in a minority, but I think Publisher does a fine job. I have used Ventura
Publisher and Quark Express professionally, so I realize that MS Publisher
leaves something to be desired when compared to a "professional" DTP program.
However, considering its very affordable price, ease of use, and capabilities,
I think very highly of it and use it exclusively for my own personal and
business use.
Considering your situation, I believe that Publisher will do a much better job
for you than Word, and it will cost you less (<$100) to buy than it would be
for your friend to buy Frame. I would also think that it will be a lot easier
for you to come up to speed on Publisher than it would be for him to learn
Frame.
