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PageStream
« 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
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2015, 02:19:14 AM »
Try Cinnamon Writer?
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2015, 02:30:48 AM »
Sounds expensive to get a hold of.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #5 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
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2015, 03:54:41 AM »
Updated Final Writer is being done by Terminils.
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Offline danbeaver

Re: PageStream
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #8 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!
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #9 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:
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2015, 09:52:09 PM »
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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
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2015, 10:44:05 PM »
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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...
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: PageStream
« Reply #14 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
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