Do you feel the need for some new, great software that is free, unlimited in its use, and you don’t have to jump through hoops to get?
Most of us cannot refuse the free stuff. The thing about this is, as a consultant, I can install this stuff freely, not worry about licensing problems, and come out a hero to clients. It’s a win for everyone.
Serif Software makes older revisions of its software line available to all who wish to download. The only catch, and its a small one, is that you must register it, and then when the company updates its lineup, you get a note in the mail, asking if you’d like to update for a small fee. (it is always small, and much less than the cost of buying as a new customer, even when new customers get a deep discount.
When updates come is the only time you’ll be mailed – it is not like other companies that nag you to death over upgrades very week.
So, on to the software. There’s PhotoPlus –
PhotoPlus SE is the perfect choice for editing and enhancing your digital images and photos for print, email and the web.
Main Features
Export Optimizer
Photo Enhancement
Selection Tools
Image Slicing & Maps
Editable Text
QuickShapes
and PagePlus –
PagePlus SE is a great way to get into desktop publishing and easily design professional-looking documents for every occasion.
Main Features
Ads & Brochures
Business Stationery
Flyers & Forms
Invitations
Greeting Cards
500+ Free Templates
for the budding webmaster, there’s WebPlus –
WebPlus SE lets you quickly design and publish stunning websites – no HTML or previous web design experience required!
Main Features
Multi-Document User Interface
Help & Advice
Table Editor
Stylish Website Templates
for the artist, there is DarwPlus –
DrawPlus 4 has all the power and tools you need to create attention-grabbing logos, striking text and artistic masterpieces.
Main Features
Drag ‘n’ Drop Formatting
Animation Mode
Advanced Graphics
Border Wizard
Transparency Effects
Backdrop Wizard
and for the virtual modeler, there’s 3D Worlds –
3DPlus 2 can help you add a new dimension to your website graphics, presentations and desktop publishing projects.
Main Features
3D Animation
3D Resources
3D Tools
Customizable User Interface
Output Preview
Each one of these is worth a try, and unless you have an expensive replacement, you’ll probably want to keep them all. For those who do have some of the high-priced spreads, it’s still nice for a secondary computer, or a child in school.
The programs can be downloaded here. It’s simple, easy, and no hassle. have fun.
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