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Summary: It's really not as bad as they make it sound!
Review: First of all, yes...this will install on an XP PC.
Secondly, if you're comfortable with the idea of objects and moving things around on a virtual design desk, you'll be fine.
I come from the "Corel" end of things (as an amateur), and I can see where people are uncomfortable with the interface; it's just not very intuitive.
That said, I installed the program yesterday without any problems, and proceeded to create a lovely flyer for an upcoming event in freehand poster mode.
I was able to change fonts, colors...not as precisely as I could in say, PhotoPaint, but close enough for rock and roll.
I'm not a huge fan of the interface, but most computer graphic programs are s-l-o-w to load. They're huge memory hogs; it's just the nature of the beast.
As for all of the XP and other installation issues that have been posted here...I didn't have any of those. I was asked to register the software (did that) and all was good in my "Print Shop" world, since I was never bothered with pop-ups after that.
While I still cling to "Photo Paint" and "Draw" for my artistic endeavours, "Print Shop 20" is a reliable addition for the home desktop publisher.
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Summary: 0 star should be a rating for this program!
Review: For Christmas 2003, I purchased PrintShop 20 as a gift for myself. I have a brand new DELL w/WindowsXP operating system and tons of memory. I installed the program and then decided to take advantage of their $9.99 DVD offer [included in the packaging of the software--maybe I should have wondered then--] so I would not have to swap discs out I am also a Power Macintosh user very familiar with Freehand, an awesome graphical interface program! If you have ever used Freehand, you will know why I am crying now about this program! I can't even get a photo image or a graphic to insert into a simple greeting card. When I use Borderbund's Help Station, it says they have no listing for my problem! What? I have installed again and again and so far: NOTHING. Do not buy this product even it has been rated by some computer magazine which is why I thought it would be good. I was dead wrong. Thank you for letting me share this information to the consumers out there; BEWARE!
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Summary: Poor online access
Review: I am a former PrintMaster Platinum 8.0 user so I thought being the same company would mean the same quality. Unfortunately I didn't read these reviews first. I bought the DVD format so that I wouldn't have to deal with a lot of disk swapping. The problem is when I don't find what I want on the DVD and try to use the online feature it is realy slow (I admit, I am still a 56K modem user), or I can't access it at all. I would have prefered having a second DVD to access all the images.
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Summary: Not user friendly
Review: I have upgraded from the Printshop 6 because of compatiblity problems when I upgraded my comp and figured I would go for the Newest version of Printshop. It seems to have many more new features but it takes time to figure out how to use each application in the program. I have had this program for about a month, It shouldn't have taken me this long to figure out how to make a simple card or poster. The current obstacle that I have encountered it how to import the addresses from my outlook to the Printshop address book. If you are looking for simplicity...you may want to skip this PS20.
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Summary: Worst Program I've ever used
Review: I have used photo editing and publishing software but this is the worst. I had no problem starting out and importing pictures into the program. One of the many problems I have experienced is, if you try to crop a picture, the program moves the crop over where it wants. It's easier to edit your picture before you import it. Also, the project templates are very limited. I am very disapointed with the program and feel like it is a big waste of money.
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Summary: Try before you buy---it may not be right for everyone
Review: I initially gave this program a very negative review because I was having problems with the program and was having a hard time contacting Broderbund for help with it. I was finally able to make contact (through email) and was able to resolve the problems. It still loads slower than Version 15; it still takes almost 20 seconds after the program opens before I can use it because of the Project Picker's slow loading. But it is a good program. I don't rate it any higher than 3 because to me it's not enough better than Version 15 in the areas that are important to me to rate the price they're asking. I recommend trying it out first if you can before buying. See if the features appeal to you enough to justify buying it. Personally, though I love the Print Shop products, I think this should have been offered as an upgrade to those of us who have the program already. If I had checked it out first I don't think I would have paid the price for what is offered. I would have made do with Version 15 until a better product is offered. But that's just me. Like I say, try before you buy---you may love it and find it totally worth the price.
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Summary: last review no help
Review: I really can't review this product as i haven't bought it yet. I'm trying to decide which desktop publishing software to buy and the previous review sounds an awful lot like what's written on the back of the box and was absolutely no help at all.
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Summary: Installation bites
Review: I recieved psd20 for Christmas. I went to install it on my Dell, running Windows XP. During installation, I kept on getting Error:1305 and Error 1335. I've cleaned the cd several times, and still no luck. I ran msconfig as directed by the website, and I tried safe mode twice,(recieved a 1607) and still no luck. Therefore I don't know how I really like the program. If anyone can help me, please e-mail me asap. thank you
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Summary: Too annoying
Review: I was using version 12 and liked it well enough. I reinstalled when I got a new computer that had XP on it and it would not install, so I thought upgrading to the latest version would help. It did install, but the software has more quirks than the last one. It has somehow linked itself with other programs and so when I try to use my CD burning software or Legacy software (a geneology program) it wants to open PrintShop first and considering how slow this program is at opening that isn't pleasant. I've reinstalled numerous times and the problem hasn't gone away. I also find this program more awkward in trying to create things like a simple greeting card. If you can tolerate the annoyances (like if you delete the icon from the desktop it thinks it isn't installed) then you might enjoy the features this program has, but personally I just now hopped online to find myself a program by a different company.
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Summary: Do not buy this product!
Review: I wasted a day trying to use this software and got nowhere. I wish I had read some of these reviews before bothering. The cropping tool was my chief source of frustration. As an earlier reviewer pointed out, the area on a photo that you select to be cropped, bears little or no resemblance to the cropping that is done once you hit "apply crop". I tried to get some technical support by clicking on the "help center" and was directed to a non-existent site. Deluxe indeed.
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