Inside report

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Quark is completing development of a QuarkXTensions set code named Orion that will allow multimedia document creation in the page layout program, and the QuarkXPosure stand-alone image-editing application that will compete directly with Adobe Photoshop. Both applications are not expected to ship at least until mid-summer 1995, and both will be priced around $995. Orion will allow QuarkXPress users to create multimedia documents, which will be great for CD-ROM developers. Using Orion, developers can insert QuickTime movies, draw picture boxes, create hot buttons or play audio clips on a standard XPress page. The extension will compete directly with Macromedia Director. Quark is planning to license the Orion programming language to third-party developers. QuarkXPosure is a full-featured stand-alone image-editing application. It offers an excellent feature set and fast performance.

Software, Desktop publishing software, Desktop publishing, Design and construction, Product development, Quark Inc., DTP extension, Software Development, QuarkXPosure (Image processing software)

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Inside report

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The merger between MetaTools and Fractal Design came as a surprise, due to the cultural differences between the two companies. However, the combination of products from the two companies are highly complementary. Both companies are about the same size, but MetaTools came out ahead in the deal. MetaTools retained 60 percent of the stock and a majority on the board of directors. The new firm is likely to be called MetaDesign. The existing product lines will probably not change significantly;instead, the merger is seen as a way to expand into newer areas. Another major piece of news in the computer graphics industry is Apple's commitment to Steve Jobs, and its endorsement of the Next operating system. Next is a true WYSIWYG system, and draws its screen images from the same information that drives the PostScript printer. Apple's display technology only mimics the printer output.

Usage, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, AAPL, Industry event, Special events, Apple Inc., System 7.0 (Operating system), Fractal Design Corp., MetaTools Inc., FRAC, MTLS, NeXT Software Inc.

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Inside report

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Today's computer screens are unlikely to be the model for reading documents in the future, but efforts are underway to develop electronic substitutes for paper. This is not an easy task, as users will require clear text, portability, high-quality reproduction, and quick, random browsing. Standards will be needed to define electronic publications, much in the manner of the standards established by the broadcast, recording and film industries. A standard for the shape of all publications is required. The print world is attempting to maintain the 8.5 x 11-inch paper standard, while the 640 x 480-pixel computer screen has become the electronic page standard. The ratio of width to height is the important consideration. An aspect ratio of 3 to 4 would provide a flexible ratio that is close to the paper standard.

Standards, Technology development, Electronic publishing, Electronic publication

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