Are they just NT promises? Microsoft's Windows NT promises to change how you publish on your PC. Here's what you can really expect
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Microsoft Corp's forthcoming Windows NT operating system may not turn out to be all that its supporters claim. Windows has never really been an operating system. Instead, Windows is an operating environment, a graphic extension attached to MS-DOS. However, Windows NT will be a true 32-bit operating system replacing DOS, offering the power of OS/2 and looking and acting like Windows. NT should enable 80386- and 80486-based computers to run most Windows, DOS and OS/2 applications. The operating system will, however, need 8Mbytes of RAM, and at least 30Mbytes of disk space. Most developers agree NT will offer sufficient power and offer more RAM for applications, swifter multitasking and feasible workgroup publishing. Once applications arrive designed specifically for NT, the applications should be able to assign various tasks to different execution threads that can be processed simultaneously. NT is also expected to provide a publishing palette that rivals that of the Macintosh.
Publication Name: Publish
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 0897-6007
Year: 1992
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Depth perception: technology advancements open the door to a new world of 3D art for traditional, 2D print designers
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3D technology and art is expanding beyond the cartoon and video game markets and into print publishing because of quicker hardware, easier-to-use and faster programs, a more appealing look and a growing industry awareness. The 3D market is growing rapidly as its popularity increases with faster, cheaper and better products coming to market. 3D print design is taking on a more diverse since it facilitates smooth textures. 3D is now a reality on the desktop. Macs and PCs both deliver the computing power needed to run 3D programs. Print designers can afford Pentium PCs and Power Macs. Hardware prices are dropping as the machines' speeds increase. Software and hardware acceleration supplies are both improving on the technology side and becoming less expensive to purchase. Visual Software's Simply 3D is just one example of many inexpensive and easy-to-use 3D rendering programs.
Publication Name: Publish
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 0897-6007
Year: 1996
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Eliminate the negatives
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A number of commercial photographers now use digital cameras. These devices are costly, often around $10,000. But for publishers dealing with time-sensitive material, the investment is worthwhile. The digital camera lends itself to tighter production deadlines, since the images are instantly captured into the computer for layout. For photographers in the field, photos can be sent electronically to the main office for faster turnaround. For those who use outside providers, the investment will save a lot of ongoing expenses such as scanning, color separation and film. Image quality from digital cameras has improved greatly, but the digital model is very different from conventional cameras. Digital cameras often must be connected to the computer, and a storage system such as a CD jukebox or RAID array will probably be required.
Publication Name: Publish
Subject: Publishing industry
ISSN: 0897-6007
Year: 1995
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