[MassHistPres] Hist Comm. Computer programs

[Jonathan Feist]

I would recommend Filemaker or another easy-to-use database program. Very
useful for mailings.

Regarding Quark vs. Pagemaker vs. InDesign (not mentioned), who is going to
be using this? All are similarly powerful. Individual users have
preferences, depending on specific work being done. I might discuss this
with the computer operator. Also, if you do work with a local printer, they
might be able to read some files but not others. That might be a factor.

Sadly, I do recommend sticking with Word over any other similar program.
It's easier to trade files with others when you're using the industry
standard.

--Jonathan

on 1/26/07 12:42 PM, Danielle Fisher at woodward_genealogy at yahoo.com wrote:

> The Bellingham Historical Commision is going to be receiving a new computer
> within the next month. One of our members posed the question as to what
> software programs other commisions use besides the standard MSword.
>   Our commision puts out a quarterly town history booklet so will be
> purchasing either Quark xpress or Adobe Pagemaker. Currently they use a
> typewriter and literally cut and paste it together before delivering to the
> printer. 
>   The commission also maintains a town history museum located in what was
> originally the towns 2nd library (the 1st was located in the house that sits
> across from it). We will need a program to maintain the contents and
> historical nature of each item for easy retrieval as everything is maintained
> in a vertical file and the curators head. :) His knowledge is amazing.
>    
>   Does anyone use other programs besides the two mentioned above? Is there a
> program we should purchase in addition to the standard software? Thank you.
>    
>   Danielle Fisher
>   Bellingham Ma
> 
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