![]() Reliable, scalable, and server-based, Distiller Server enables you to manage documents and automate workflows. Can't remember the actual versioin number, but was the one before CD was able to import PDFs.Adobe Acrobat Distiller Server 5.0 software is a powerful, flexible solution for the high-volume, centralized creation of Adobe PDF files from PostScript. BUT considering that this business was based on CD, I couldn't believe how old the version we were using was. They only did small jobs - lots of business cards and programs and brochure type stuff, so CD was OK. We're still fairly backward with our other Adobe apps too - older versions of Photoshop and Illustrator - but again, they do the job required, so why spend the money upgrading? The only time I have ever wished I had a newer version of a software at work was in my previous job (also at a small printshop) where the layout application used was Coreldraw. Only newest version PDFs seem to cause hiccups when RIPped on older RIPs. Nothing wrong with this level PDF (V 1.2?) as - of course - it never causes any problems on the RIP. Otherwise either the original PM package is sent to the filmhouse using 'save for service provider' OR as a high-rez PDF generated using Distiller 3. Anything I create in-house from PM that is to be printed B&W only we make our own film from clean laser copies of the printout. But we don't make the film from layouts not created in-house (these are done at a service bureau), so anything received that would require anything more sophisticated than what we have is sent to the filmhouse. Unbelievable for a small printshop, I know. The boss is too cheap to upgrade beyond PM 6.5 and Distiller 3 - we don't even have a copy of the full Acrobat. I use Acrobat 5 at home and (don't laugh) Distiller 3 at work. I have no idea how far in the future that will be - years? RE: Acrobat Distiller MarcusStringer (IS/IT-Management) 16 Sep 04 21:10 Then I will have to seriously consider it. The only thing that will eventually stop me using PM is when my computer dies and I am forced to buy a new one, which will inevitably come with XP. ![]() Upgrading to ID would therefore require upgrading of the OS, which in turn would mean I would have to upgrade most of my peripherals such as scanner and printer, as they don't make modern drivers for them (they're getting old too). You need at least Win 2K or XP to run it, and both computers I work on are still using Win 98. I would LOVE to upgrade to In Design, but there are several problems with this - both at home and at work. The fact that they are no longer going to update it is no problem for me - it currently does (and will probably continue to do so) everything I require from a page layout application. I've never received 'support' from Pagemaker from anyone. ![]()
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