Creoscitex's PDF Seps2Comp 1.5 plug-in for Adobe Acrobat transforms a color-separated PDF output from page layout applications such as Adobe PageMaker and Quark XPress, into a composite, live document that can be later edited and manipulated in the same manner as any other PDF. The new version is also available with the S2C Plateview option, which features the separation viewer plug-in component from Prinergy 2.0, also from CreoScietex.

CreoScitex is on the Web at http://www.creoscitex.com/.

The DAILY DEAL has tailored DeskNetAPS to perform three functions starting with the automatic conversion of content from the Quark Publishing System into a media-neutral format (eXtensible Markup Language -- XML). The second involves the paper's approval process in which DeskNetAPS creates automatic PDFs (Portable Document Files) for proofing. And third, a new automated indexing feature enables the paper to easily generate a list of the companies mentioned throughout the publication.

DeskNet, also of New York City, is on the Web at http://www.desknetinc.com/.

Retailers can offer the option of purchasing the camera either as a stand-alone professional digital camera or as part of a color-profiled capture and image processing system.

Foveon, has also introduced the Macintosh version of its FoveonLab image processing application. This enables Foveon-camera owners to process Foveon-camera images on a Macintosh. The Macintosh version of FoveonLab includes the same features as were previously only available for Windows 98 and can also pull images from a Foveon camera through a network when the camera is equipped with networking software such as Miramar Systems' PCMacLAN file server.

Foveon is on the Web at http://www.foveon.net/.

Included in the purchase from GEI were BlackMagic News Extra, which includes remote proofing with ICC profiles, Real Dot Technology that reproduces the actual dot from the proof, plate changes for different editions and cross-platform access; GUSS Spooling, which immediately clears the workstation, regardless of printer availability; Imaging Station, a raster server that enables scanners and existing RIPs to output to a wide range of proofing, CTP and image-setting devices; PageCheck, and Internet/intranet proofing system designed to catch pre-press errors before the job enters the workflow; Q-Manager with Page Pairing module, which is designed to manage the flow of bitmap data and perform a number of manipulations using BitLink Engines, and the TECSA 2470 copydot scanner, offering a 24-by-14.4-inch scan area and maximum 1270dpi (dots-per-inch).

GEI is on the Web at http://www.geiworldwide.com/.

The paper, purchased from the Hearst Corp., will be installing JazBox, a cross-media editorial tool, on reporter workstations, graphic and page designer stations and correspondent laptops, as well as Baseview products at its new headquarters.

Additionally, the paper will be using Harris' AdPower to allow ad reps to set up unlimited accounts, publications and contracts, as well as serving to improve workflow and allow ads to be taken automatically over the Internet with its AdWebster feature.

Harris is on the Web at http://www.harris.com/.

The combination of NewsCom and PressLink join two complementary services that provide domestic and international clients with Web-based access to a broad range of news and feature photos, informational graphics, text and other editorial products. Combined, the two companies distribute content from more than 50 providers to more than 8000 media customers worldwide. NewsCom serves a clientele that is heavily international while the customer base of PressLink is largely domestic.

Formerly a part of the Times Mirror Co., NewsCom became a unit of Tribune Media Services following the recent merger of Tribune and Times Mirror. Created by Knight Ridder in 1985, and opened to non-Knight Ridder papers a year later, PressLink has been part of Knight Ridder's Philadelphia-based MediaStream since 1996.

Tribune Media Services is on the Web at http://www.tms.tribune.com, while Knight Ridder is at http://www.knightridder.com.

Net-linx is on the Web at http://www.net-linx-ps.com/>.

IdealHire allows papers to become local job portals by connecting qualified employees and employers within a specific region.

Pentawave is on the Web at http://www.pentawave.com/.

The Kodak Image Center provided film, processing and digital imaging services using equipment including X-Rite's color-measurement instruments. In addition to the Olympics, X-Rite is also an official supplier to Kodak for its imaging centers at special events throughout the year, including the Goodwill Games and Commonwealth Games.

X-Rite is on the Web at http://www.x-rite.com/.

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