Atarimania

Atari ST - SoftLogik Corp. - 1988

PageStream

Genre
Printing - Desktop Publishing
Year
1988
Language
[unknown]
Publisher
SoftLogik Corp.
Controls
Mouse / Keyboard
Distributor
-
Players
Developer
[n/a]
Resolution
Medium / High / VGA
Licensed from
-
Programmer(s)
Kazmaier, Deron
Country
USA
Graphic Artist(s)
Software
English
Game design
Box/Instructions
English
Musician(s)
License
Commercial
Sound FX
Serial
Cover Artist(s)
ST Type
ST, STe, TT / 1MB
MIDI
Version
Dump
Missing dump(s)
Number of Disks
HD Installable
Dump format
Protection

OTHER VERSIONS WITH THE SAME TITLE (5)

ADS (3)

ARTICLE (3)

TRIVIA (3)

Practical uses

Since 1991 Atari Corp. used PageStream software to produce the layout of the Atari Explorer magazine with Atari Mega ST4 computers. The resulting files were sent in PostScript format to local service bureau to be printed with a Linotronic 330 in 1270dpi.

Origins

Pagestream was introduced at International Desktop Publishing Show 1988 in Islington, UK. It was developed from Publishing Partner Professional.

Bomb threat

According to ST Format issue 4, SoftLogic who developed PageSream was in serious situation after firing one of their employees. That particular employee didn't like their actions and was suspected of having sent a bomb to the office! Fortunately no one was hurt as the bomb didn't work.

BOOK / MAGAZINE REVIEWS (4)

Atari Dealer News · October-November, 1988
ST / Amiga Format · July, 1989
International TOS Software Catalog · Winter, 1992
ST Format · April, 1996Rating: 91%