FREE - QuarkXPress - Full Legal Version

Jimbo Jones · 12-03-2006

For those of you that take print design seriously and don't have just under a grand spare, but need a full legal copy of the leading industry standard DTP prog - read on!

Computer Shopper have the rights to distribute a promo full version of QuarkXPress 5, that also includes the following version upgrade. This can be found on the latest issue CD or DVD. It also has discount for those who would like to upgrade to the latest version.

If any of you are interested in any form of print, or want/have a design job - this program is a must have and it's free!

It is very rare that a full design program becomes available on such a promotion, so if you guys don't have this prog, grab the latest copy of Computer Shopper (UK) now!

Chamenas · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Jimbo Jones

For those of you that take print design seriously and don't have just under a grand spare, but need a full legal copy of the leading industry standard DTP prog - read on!

Computer Shopper have the rights to distribute a promo full version of QuarkXPress 5, that also includes the following version upgrade. This can be found on the latest issue CD or DVD. It also has discount for those who would like to upgrade to the latest version.

If any of you are interested in any form of print, or want/have a design job - this program is a must have and it's free!

It is very rare that a full design program becomes available on such a promotion, so if you guys don't have this prog, grab the latest copy of Computer Shopper (UK) now!

what does it do? I haven't heard of it before...but then again I'm relatively new to design.

Jimbo Jones · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Chamenas

what does it do? I haven't heard of it before...but then again I'm relatively new to design.

It's the leading desktop publishing prog. Only Adobe InDesign really comes close to competing with QuarkXPress.

If you're looking to get into design, either through college/uni, or into design freelance/studio, it's certainly a prog to pick up when you can get it for free. Other than Photoshop and Illustrator skills and experience, designers who are looking to go into print will need to know how to use QuarkXPress and InDesign, as those two are the main programs designers and printers use for finalising work and getting everything prepared for print.

You can create anything from business cards, posters, to packaging, brochures and magazines with it.

Chamenas · 12-03-2006

I think our Yearbook uses InDesign so I may get acquainted with it. But I will look into this other one

. How long is the trial for?

eh, I don't have time to look for it :P

Jimbo Jones · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Chamenas

I think our Yearbook uses InDesign so I may get acquainted with it. But I will look into this other one

. How long is the trial for?

eh, I don't have time to look for it :P

It's not a trial, it's a free full product on the CD.

Edit - Kinda like getting a free version of Photoshop 7.0 on a covermount disc.

Chamenas · 12-03-2006

ah, is it one of those things where you have to sign up for ads though? I've never known any such thing to be truly "free"

Jimbo Jones · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Chamenas

ah, is it one of those things where you have to sign up for ads though? I've never known any such thing to be truly "free"

Nah it's a full product of an older version to promote the launch of the latest one. When QuarkXPress 5 came out it was worth just under £1,000 and a lot of design companies and printers still use this version.

It's limited to the covermount CD and DVD of Computer Shopper.

The only minor issue with the software is that you have to register it before the New Year. That's why it's a limited full product promotion.

I can't really make it any more clearer mate lol

wombie · 12-03-2006

cheers for the heads up on this one fella, would probably have missed it otherwise

I'm currently looking for work and most of the places I've looked would like Quark Xpress experience so its definatly worth the cover price of the mag :P

thanks again

Chamenas · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Jimbo Jones

Nah it's a full product of an older version to promote the launch of the latest one. When QuarkXPress 5 came out it was worth just under £1,000 and a lot of design companies and printers still use this version.

It's limited to the covermount CD and DVD of Computer Shopper.

The only minor issue with the software is that you have to register it before the New Year. That's why it's a limited full product promotion.

I can't really make it any more clearer mate lol

ah, so there's a subscription. Wouldn't be too bad, 'cept I don't have a credit card :P

Jimbo Jones · 12-03-2006

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Originally Posted by wombie

cheers for the heads up on this one fella, would probably have missed it otherwise

I'm currently looking for work and most of the places I've looked would like Quark Xpress experience so its definatly worth the cover price of the mag :P

thanks again

No probs. I was quite shocked when I seen it, and I almost missed out on it. If anyone else can benefit from this, rush out and get the latest mag today before they sell out.

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Originally Posted by Chamenas

ah, so there's a subscription. Wouldn't be too bad, 'cept I don't have a credit card :P

wtf you smoking man, it's FREE. lol

You buy the magazine, install it, update it, then you have to register the software before New Year in order to use it. Registering software costs nothing....installing it costs nothing, the full program is FREE!

Chamenas · 12-04-2006

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Originally Posted by Jimbo Jones

No probs. I was quite shocked when I seen it, and I almost missed out on it. If anyone else can benefit from this, rush out and get the latest mag today before they sell out.

wtf you smoking man, it's FREE. lol

You buy the magazine, install it, update it, then you have to register the software before New Year in order to use it. Registering software costs nothing....installing it costs nothing, the full program is FREE!

the magazine isn't free :P, you have to buy that.

and since when have I been trolling

I've just been asking questions... :cry:

Jimbo Jones · 12-04-2006

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Originally Posted by Chamenas

the magazine isn't free :P, you have to buy that.

and since when have I been trolling

I've just been asking questions... :cry:

The covermount disc is free.

I gave you the negative just so you'd listen lol

You can have +1 back now

stiney51 · 12-04-2006

Great head's up on that Jimbo... I've used Quark, InDesign and Pagemaker (shudder) extensively.

Quark was by far the best desktop publishing program on the market. I personally like CS1 version of InDesign much better than Quark 5, but I'd agree if you're looking for a job in any print media you'll need to familiarize yourself with Quark or InDesign or both. I think Quark is scrabling to try to stop the bleeding with this promotion. Adobe InDesign is quickly becoming as prevolent as Quark. Just about every magazine, catalog, flyer etc. are built with one of these programs.

Pretty much it's an easy way to collect all of your images, logos and text and lay the items out in a format that can be easily manipulated, exported or printed.

The other thing any aspiring print designer should get a handle on is Adobe Acrobat (not just reader). I create PDFs of just about everything I output to send to printers. It's the best way to ensure no problems with images, type or layout.

Chamenas · 12-04-2006

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Originally Posted by Jimbo Jones

The covermount disc is free.

I gave you the negative just so you'd listen lol

You can have +1 back now

yea, and that's a great deal and all, but I need to get 20.00 bucks for the cover price of the magazine first

Paschia · 12-20-2006

I'm interested in QuarkXPress. What is involved in downloading it?