1)A Poet 2)A Writer for a Book who wants to do all the compilation, artwork etc and get it printed.......and what are the tips in getting these packages at the best rate? I am wary of the website that offer free downloads - what are the dangers in this? Appreciate your help. Thanks
2006-09-07 16:24:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Most sites that offer free downloads are safe.
Its P2P downloading where the real dangers lie.
It is true with some free downloads that there is adware and spyware.... you can check out a particular title by googling it before you download.
Also, please note that there is a difference between "free software" and a "free download". What many sites mean by a free download is that they dont charge you to download the program or file, but it may be a commercial trial, or shareware, not neccessarily freeware.
For you needs, I would recommend open office, which is free, for the writing part, http://www.openoffice.org and one of the below programs for the artwork, all of which are free:
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/PaintNET/1096481993/1
http://www.plasticbugs.com/index.php?p=241
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/PhotoPlus/
http://www.photofiltre.com
http://park18.wakwak.com/~pixia/
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Project_Dogwaffle/dogwaffle.html
You will want a desktop publishing program for layout once you have the writing and artwork done. Adobe InDesign is best, tho spendy. You might research alternatives.
2006-09-07 19:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://www.majorgeeks.com
2006-09-07 23:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Inquisitive Guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋