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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: apsturk on May 02, 2015, 12:13:32 AM

Title: PageStream
Post by: apsturk on May 02, 2015, 12:13:32 AM

Anyone out there using PageStream 5 on AmigaOS4.1FE. If so, what are your overall thoughts on the software, it's good points and bad as well. Thanks

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: danbeaver on May 02, 2015, 01:51:32 AM

I have never gotten it to work on either my PPC Classic nor the A1-X1000.  The version 4 gets a bit closer to working, but it still crashes commonly.  The non-PPC versions fair much better.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: QuikSanz on May 02, 2015, 02:19:14 AM

Try Cinnamon Writer?

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: danbeaver on May 02, 2015, 02:28:28 AM

PageStream is a DTP (Desktop Publishing) program, not a word processor, and it actually is better to have your text written and corrected before importing into PgS.

The original manual that (was > 1 inch thick) had a great step-by-step tutorial on how to layout an article for printing multiple columns, graphics, and all the DTP goodies.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: QuikSanz on May 02, 2015, 02:30:48 AM

Sounds expensive to get a hold of.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: apsturk on May 02, 2015, 03:35:46 AM

Wow sounds like a good deal of money for something that is not working so good for OS4.1. That's to bad. I have and donate to Cinnamon Writer. The version out now does not work for me comes up with a crazy screen. The new alpha version (I am a tester) does not do that, however it is missing the other stuff I need as it is for testing and improvements.  Any other modern and good WP or DTP app that you would recommend. thanks

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: QuikSanz on May 02, 2015, 03:54:41 AM

Updated Final Writer is being done by Terminils.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: danbeaver on May 02, 2015, 05:52:15 AM

Yes, for the best word processing program for the Amiga, Final Writer gets my vote.  It lets you put graphics anywhere without a thousand mouse clicks and outputs to PostScript natively.  With a bit of knowledge about fonts, you can use your own set of symbols, fonts, and custom bullets.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on May 02, 2015, 07:39:55 AM

I'll always have a soft-spot in my heart for Pagestream.  Bought version 2-point-something-or-other back in the day when it was on sale, just prior to it being released for free on a coverdisk, LOL.  :angryfire:

But I still have that manual, and memories of all the "awesome" band flyers and other junk I would design for people back in early-to-mid '90s.  Ah, nostalgia!  :D

Is the guy still working on it at all?  Hope you can get it working!

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on May 02, 2015, 07:47:50 AM

My hard drives from back then might've crashed, but I still have a ton of these flyers scanned in.  This one was my personal favorite, if only for the story that my band-mates were looking over my shoulder while I made it like "Put a picture of a toilet!" "Now put the $7... IN THE TOILET!"  THANK YOU, PAGESTREAM!!!!  <3 <3 :roflmao::roflmao:

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Terminills on May 28, 2015, 09:52:09 PM

Quote from: QuikSanz;788733

Updated Final Writer is being done by Terminils.

To be clear Updated Final Writer is being done by the Final Writer Development Team which includes more than just me. :P

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: apsturk on May 28, 2015, 10:33:17 PM

Quote from: Terminills;790073

To be clear Updated Final Writer is being done by the Final Writer Development Team which includes more than just me. :P

Is there somewhere to donate to this cause & does this support OS4.1 FE. Thanks for the info.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: danbeaver on May 28, 2015, 10:44:05 PM

Quote from: apsturk;790076

Is there somewhere to donate to this cause & does this support OS4.1 FE. Thanks for the info.

I absolutely works in OS4.1 and output can be configured to go to a USB printer or a network one.

As far as a donation, I am willing to accept $100 USD cash...

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Pyromania on May 28, 2015, 10:54:46 PM

I recommend waiting for an Updated Final Writer as well. Or if you like waiting till the end of time, the universe and everything then wait for a proper Pagestream update.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Terminills on May 29, 2015, 12:04:22 AM

Lol man I wish I knew you fixed all the bugs I could have saved myself a lot of money.  :D

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Terminills on May 29, 2015, 12:05:03 AM

Quote from: apsturk;790076

Is there somewhere to donate to this cause & does this support OS4.1 FE. Thanks for the info.

No we will not be taking donations.  :)

And yes native support for aos 4.1 is planned.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: danbeaver on May 29, 2015, 12:46:27 AM

Quote from: Pyromania;790079

I recommend waiting for an Updated Final Writer as well. Or if you like waiting till the end of time, the universe and everything then wait for a proper Pagestream update.

Just order a steak at "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe," and wait for that working PPC version of PageStream to be released.

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Oldsmobile_Mike on May 29, 2015, 12:49:15 AM

Quote from: Terminills;790096

No we will not be taking donations.  :)

I will gladly accept donations on your behalf.  They might even go towards something vaguely Amiga-related!  :lol:

Title: Re: PageStream
Post by: Terminills on May 29, 2015, 01:57:15 AM

Quote from: Oldsmobile_Mike;790099

I will gladly accept donations on your behalf.  They might even go towards something vaguely Amiga-related!  :lol:

Nah I'm good thanks for the offer. ;)