Not everything will cost you! Thanks to the Internet
there are thousands of shareware and freeware
software programs.
Shareware is software that you can download and
temporarily use for free. This is usually a trial
offer. If you like it then you can pay a small
fee and continue to use it. Freeware is exactly
what it sounds like – free. It is distributed
without any fees for anyone to use.
Here’s a list of some that we like and find
useful. We’ve categorized them so it’s
easy to find just the one you want.
Printer
Drivers
Layout
and Design
File
Compression
Internet
Software
Fonts
& Typography
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Printer Drivers
Don’t have the right printer driver installed
on your computer? Here’s a list of links
that will help you find the one you need.
AGFA
(Macintosh)
AGFA
(Windows)
Apple
(Macintosh)
Apple
(Windows)
Canon
(Macintosh)
Canon
(Windows)
Epson
(Macintosh)
Epson
(Windows)
Heidelberg
(Macintosh)
Heidelberg
(Windows)
HP
(Macintosh)
HP
(Windows)
IBM
(Macintosh)
IBM
(Windows)
Imation
(Macintosh)
Imation
(Windows)
Kodak
(Macintosh)
Kodak
(Windows)
Konica
(Macintosh)
Konica
(Windows)
Linotype
(Macintosh)
Linotype
(Windows)
Minolta
(Macintosh)
Minolta
(Windows)
NEC
(Macintosh)
NEC
(Windows)
Panasonic
(Macintosh)
Panasonic
(Windows)
QMS
(Macintosh)
QMS
(Windows)
Radius
(Macintosh)
Radius
(Windows)
Ricoh
(Macintosh)
Ricoh
(Windows)
Scitex
(Macintosh)
Scitex
(Windows)
Sony
(Macintosh)
Sony
(Windows)
Sun
(Macintosh)
Sun
(Windows)
Texas
Inst. (Macintosh)
Texas
Inst. (Windows)
Unisys
(Macintosh)
Unisys
(Windows)
Xante
(Macintosh)
Xante
(Windows)
Xerox
(Macintosh)
Xerox
(Windows)
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Layout and Design
These software packages will help you make the
most of your design. They are basic packages that
will serve as a starting point for you.
Windows
EZ-Pix
EZ-Pix is a complete image browsing solution.
It offers thumbnail display, printing and exporting,
ability to assign text descriptions to images,
and support for all common image formats, such
as jpg, gif, Animated GIF, bmp, png, tif etc.
MegaView
MegaView comes from the same people that made
Ez-Pix. It features enhanced multimedia and file
management capabilities.
Paint
Shop Pro
Paint Shop Pro is a critically-acclaimed graphics
editor for the PC. It works with over 40 different
file formats and comes with a wide range of tools
and filters to achieve the look you want.
Macintosh
GraphicConverter
GraphicConverter converts pictures to different
formats and provides many other graphic manipulation
and enhancement features.
iPhoto
iPhoto allows you to import photos from your digital
camera, perform basic enhancements and corrections,
and easily organize and archive them on your computer.
You can also send your digital photos out for
processing, or even order a hardbound book of
your favorites.
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File Compression
File Compression is invaluable! Whether you are
sending or receiving files, one of these programs
will allow you to manage bigger files. Here are
just a few of the programs that are out there.
Windows
StuffIt
Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet,
or sending files to friends and coworkers, you
need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to
decompress and use a wide range file formats,
including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.
WinZip
WinZip brings the convenience of Windows to the
use of Zip files and other compression formats.
The optional wizard interface makes zipping and
unzipping easier than ever. WinZip features built-in
support for CAB files and for popular Internet
file formats such as TAR, gzip, UUencode, BinHex,
and MIME. ARJ, LZH, and ARC files are supported
via external programs. WinZip interfaces to most
virus scanners.
Macintosh
StuffIt
Expander/DropStuff
If you're downloading files off the Internet,
or sending files to friends and coworkers, you
need this utility. StuffIt Expander allows to
decompress and use a wide range file formats,
including .zip, .bin, and .hqx.
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Internet Software
The Internet is an amazing tool that will help
your business to grow and become more efficient.
Web Browsers, FTP, E-mail and PDFs. Make sure
you have the last version of some of the more
popular programs to keep your business humming
along.
Windows
Adobe
Acrobat Reader (PDF Software)
Download and view PDF (Portable Document Format)
files with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Also comes with
a plug-in for your Web browser that allows you
to view Acrobat documents on the Web.
CuteFTP
(FTP Software)
This Windows FTP client features a drag-and-drop
interface, bookmarking, and a host of other features.
The latest version has improved support and help
files, and has been fixed to make it smaller and
faster.
Internet
Explorer (Web Browser)
Internet Explorer is the default web browser for
Windows, and is the most popular browser in the
world. The most recent versions of Internet Explorer
come bundled with Outlook Express, Microsoft's
powerful e-mail client.
Mozilla
(Web Browser)
Mozilla is an open source browser developed by
the folks at Netscape (though Netscape is a completely
different program). Mozilla is designed to be
high performance, running very quickly and efficiently,
while also boasting support for major Web standards.
It also offers certain features, such as tabbed
browsing, that are not available in Internet Explorer.
Outlook
Express (E-mail Software)
Outlook Express is the easy way to send e-mail
and participate in Internet newsgroups. Even if
you've never sent e-mail before, Outlook Express
makes it simple by including a setup wizard to
help you get started. If you're switching from
another e-mail program, the import function lets
you transfer your address book and messages quickly
and easily.
WS
FTP (FTP Software)
A Windows FTP client designed with the new FTP
user in mind. A free version is available for
educational and noncommercial use.
Macintosh
Adobe
Acrobat Reader (PDF Software)
Download and view PDF (Portable Document Format)
files with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Also comes with
a plug-in for your Web browser that allows you
to view Acrobat documents on the Web.
Fetch
(FTP Software)
Fetch is an easy-to-use, full-featured FTP client
for the Apple Macintosh.
Internet
Explorer (Web Browser)
Internet Explorer is a free, award-winning
Web browser. Explorer makes it easy to view and
find information on the Internet. Enjoy Internet
Scrapbook, the Auction Manager, and many other
Mac-first features.
Outlook
Express (E-mail Software)
Outlook Express is a free, award-winning
e-mail program that makes it easy to send and
receive e-mail messages, manage contact information,
and participate in newsgroups.
Safari
(Web Browser)
Safari is Apple's very own browser. Safari's performance
and speed is among the best of any web browser,
and comes with advanced features such as tabbed
browsing, Google integration, and a bookmarks
manager. Safari will only run on Mac OS X.
Transmit
(FTP Software)
Transmit is a very simple and easy-to-use FTP
client based on the Mac OS. The latest version
of Transmit, which requires Mac OS X, is closely
integrated with the new OS to provide even better
performance.
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Fonts & Typography
Fonts make all the difference. Whether you’re
bored with your current selection or looking for
a specific font, these libraries will help.
Commercial Font Libraries
Adobe
Type Library
Agfa
Monotype
Bitstream,
Inc.
Emigre
Fonts
EyeWire
FontHaus
Linotype Library
Free Fonts & Shareware Libraries
About.Com's
Free Font Library
Chank
Fontcraft's
Scriptorium
Larabie
Fonts
The
Font Pool
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