If not, and I don't think it can, not successfully, Markzware make a couple of plug-ins - QX2ID and ID2QX - although they're almost as much as the price you've found for QX8.
Chris Webb . Principal MacService Woodside, Brightling Road Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EL t: 01580 881212 f: 01580 881313 m: 07770 960632 e: ch...@macservice.co.uk w: www.macservice.co.uk On 19 Jun 2012, at 10:34, Derek Cross wrote: > I'm not sure – but if Grafas emails me a file I'll try and open it (I am > using a Mac with OS 10.6.8). > Derek > de...@cross1.co.uk > > > On 19 Jun 2012, at 10:28, Phil Ward wrote: > >> I was wondering about that option too Derek, but I wonder if CS6 will open >> legacy Quark files? >> >> Phil >> >> -- >> Phil Ward >> Skype: aphilw >> E: phil_w...@mac.com >> W: www.philward.biz >> W: http://soundcloud.com/philberish >> W: www.thegalleons.com >> W: http://thegalleons.bandcamp.com/album/the-galleons >> W: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-galleons/id520549816 >> >> • Freelance writer and product designer. >> • Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com. >> • Consultant Designer of the Acoustic Energy AE22 nearfield monitor. >> • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. >> >> On 19 Jun 2012, at 10:26, Derek Cross wrote: >> >>> At the risk of starting a storm, you might consider changing to Adobe >>> InDesign CS6, which you can now get on monthly subscription. >>> http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/cssubscription.html?kw=c&sdid=JTGJC&skwcid=TC|22737|free%20adobe||S|b|11552007890 >>> Derek >>> >>> >>> On 19 Jun 2012, at 09:02, Phil Ward wrote: >>> >>>> I suspect the, "too good to be true" law applies here. If any offer >>>> appears to be too good to be true, it very probably is. >>>> >>>> There could be all sorts of reasons why Quark/Adobe are unable to shut >>>> down the questionable software dealers. They may be out of any effective >>>> jurisdiction for example, or they may not actually be selling any >>>> software, just taking people's money. >>>> >>>> I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole, or, indeed a cliche. >>>> >>>> Phil >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Sent on the move...... >>>> >>>> Phil Ward >>>> Skype: aphilw >>>> E: phil_w...@mac.com >>>> W: www.philward.biz >>>> W: www.thegalleons.com >>>> W: http://thegalleons.bandcamp.com/album/the-galleons >>>> >>>> • Freelance writer and product designer. >>>> • Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com. >>>> • Consultant Designer of the Acoustic Energy AE22 nearfield monitor. >>>> • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. >>>> >>>> On 19 Jun 2012, at 08:47, Grafras <parker.smith....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks David. That's very helpful. Fore warned is fore armed. >>>>> If they are so illegal, it surprises me they are able to continue so >>>>> blatantly. Why don't Quark/Adobe clean them out. Its not as if they are >>>>> doing it in a back street - they're standing side by side in the >>>>> marketplace with them. >>>>> Graham >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, 18 June 2012 23:01:37 UTC+1, pitcairnpostcardmagazine wrote: >>>>> That software is incredibly cheep (but it is OEM software), and the >>>>> website looks good, but what can you tell from a good looking website? >>>>> >>>>> The following link may be of interest . . . I didn't know what OEM was >>>>> until I read this: >>>>> http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/findsoftware/f/oemsoftware.htm >>>>> >>>>> David >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 18 June 2012 21:08, Grafras <parker.smith....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> I'm currently using QXp 6.5 but need to upgrade to 8 as quickly and as >>>>> economically as poss. Issues are: >>>>> 1. My iMac has Snow Leopard OSX 10.6. Any problems here? >>>>> 2. "Soft Buy" www.shopsoftwares.net are selling QXp 8 downloads for $150. >>>>> Is this kosher? >>>>> 3. 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