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Monday, March 24, 2003
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Convert PC to TV or become desktop publisher
Raman Mohan

MANY computer users find desktop publishing hard to comprehend. It will no longer be so once you start using PagePlus 5 featured below. It is a simple to use program that helps you create so many things easily. The other freeware will convert the computer into a TV from which you can view Internet TV stations online and also record any of the programs you like.

World TV Version 2.0

This freeware allows you to view and record Internet TV stations from around the world. You can record the TV programs in real time or setup one or more timers to start / end recording at a convenient time. Multiple programs can be simultaneously recorded. Version 2.0 supports Windows Media Player stream formats. To run it you need Windows ‘98, ME, XP, 2000 and Windows Media Player 7 or higher. To record from a TV station highlight the station name and click Record. Select desired option from the menu. When you select Record Now option, WM Recorder is enabled and recording starts when the connection is established. While recording, you can enable Windows Media Player to show the file being recorded (View / Stream). You can stop the player, mute it or pause it without affecting the recording process. For every station selected a new WM Recorder window is created so you can record multiple stations at a time. The number of stations that can be simultaneously recorded is limited only by your connection bandwidth and computer speed. While recording, you can view other stations without interrupting the recording process. To play a newly recorded file for the first time click Play on WM Recorder window, then select (double click) the asx file ( Name.asx ). Please note that this version does not support all Windows Media Player file formats. In a few cases you may get the error "Unknown file format" when trying to convert a file from non-seekable to seekable. You can download it from www.netfor2.com/WorldTV.zip

PagePlus 5

This freeware provides you with the easiest way to get professional desktop publishing results in print or online. With your PC, printer and PagePlus, you can save time and money. No experience is required. Right out of the box you can produce graphics packed newsletters, catalogues, ads, greeting cards, letterheads, logos and much more. You can print in colour or black and white or get hi-res colour separations for commercial printing. This program comes from the famous company Serif and it is packed with high-end desktop publishing features. Its unique Wizard interface, is perfect for beginners, experts and everyone in between. It requires Windows 95, 98, 98 SE,2000, ME or Windows NT 4.0 or XP, 8 MB (Win 95), 16 MB (Win 98/98SE), 32 MB (Win NT), 64 MB (Windows 2000.XP) RAM, 30 MB free hard disk space for installation, VGA (256 colour) display or higher. Besides, additional disk resources and memory are required when editing large or complex documents. Optionally, you can have a Windows compatible printer, TWAIN compatible scanner or digital camera. You also need an Internet account and connection required for accessing online resources should need be. Download from www.freeserifsoftware.com/serif/pp/pp5