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Aldus PageMaker 4.0 was a significant desktop publishing program for both Mac and Windows. Let’s explore its features and impact:

  1. Origins and Evolution:

    • Initially released in 1985, PageMaker was the first desktop publishing program for the Macintosh.
    • Over a year later, PageMaker 1.0 was released for the IBM PC.
    • The PC version was notable because it ran under Windows 1.x and bundled a runtime version of Windows.
    • Aldus skipped version 2.0 on the PC to align the version number with the 3.0 Mac product.
    • After seven versions and a sell-out to Adobe, PageMaker met its end at version 7.0.
    • Version 7.0 lacked native support for Mac OS X and did not run properly on Windows Vista or beyond.
    • It was eventually replaced by Adobe InDesign.

  2. Legacy and Availability:

    • PageMaker played a crucial role in early desktop publishing, enabling users to create newsletters, brochures, and other printed materials.
    • While it’s no longer actively developed, its impact on publishing remains part of computing history.