Comparing typesetting software for personal computers.

From: Folio: the Magazine for Magazine Management | Date: January 1, 1985| Author: Romano, Frank | Copyright information

A decade ago, predictions were being made (in the pages of this magazine and other places as well) about the application of personal computers to type-setting. At that time, micros were seen more as input and editing tools than as typesetting terminals with feedback about typographic fit and format.

However, in the last few months, a number of software packages specifically oriented to typesetting and pagination have been introduced. These packages are priced between $...

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