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Hardware
Before you can install the software, you need the hardware to desktop publishing. In addition to the computer system, desktop publishing utilizes digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners, and other peripherals. Get help in choosing between Mac or PC/Windows platforms and selecting the best hardware components for doing design and graphics work.
Do You Need a PostScript Printer?
Desktop publishers often ask "Do I really need a PostScript* printer?" and "Do I really need to know how to create PostScript files?" The answer is it depends. To help you decide here's a brief introduction to PostScript and some examples of when it is good to have a printer that speaks this language and why you should be familiar with PostScript.