The Mac version of Framemaker was EOL'd by Adobe several years ago, they never even had an OS X version. It was excellent for large publications and was. Nov 01, 2012 > Seems like 7 is the last Framemaker for MAC. Probably, but I doubt you can find even a remaindered unopened retail copy. > Is it unthinkable to even consider 7? That depends. If you need Unicode, you have to be using FM8 or higher. Other considerations would be features (CMS, XML, etc.).
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Originally posted by othello while i would love this to happen, i just can't see it. What is going to screw things up is if you work in a mixed platform environment (as i do). Do you upgrade to 7.1 on the pcs (we do a lot of xml work, so 7.1 appeals a lot), but then have mac versions of 7 that can't deal with the new files? Ggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr On the face of it, it should be OK to upgrade to 7.1 where you can: see the following remarks from the Adobe rep on frameusers. (I've also included the preceding paragraph, which rules out a late arrival of 7.1 for the Mac, alas.). No amount of whining will change the fact that Adobe has, apparently, abandoned the Mac platform for FrameMaker development. Not just the Mac, apparently.
I have received offlist a report on internal Adobe information that confirms that Adobe has decided to end FrameMaker development and migrate users to InDesign. The nature of the information suggests that this may happen earlier than two years hence.
(Note: There is no way for me to check this information. So please treat it as a rumor, although I have no reason to doubt it's accuracy.) This is an experienced and level-headed respondent with a long track record on this list, not just some fly-by-night troll. This is very depressing, if it's true. So: what would it take for InDesign to catch up to Framemaker's features? An off-list respondent compiled the following list. Originally posted by othello i can't see indesign ever having all the FM features.unless its a FM add-on to InDesign. The masses wouldn't need the extra features.
But the FM users would pay an extra 750+ for their frame features. InDesign+FM anyone? Well, yes, that's what I've always had in mind when I spout glibly about ID supplanting FM. I'd imagine that it might be marketed as something like 'InDesign TS' (technical suite). The InDesign engine would be thrown in with a potpourri of Adobe libraries, presumably consisting of: - Most or all of InDesign as we know it - InCopy - Fat slabs of Acrobat and GoLive - A whole bunch of specialised extra bits for long documents I've got no doubt whatsoever that Adobe will make us pay through the nose for all this, so I'm sure that your prediction of paying an extra 750 smackeroos is (sadly) not too far wide of the mark. Adobe, look at me And tell me what you see You ain't seen the best of me yet Give me time, and make me as good as 'the rest'.
I got more in me And you can set it free Now Warnock's gone I'm still in your hands Don't you know who I am? Remember my name? (Frame) I'm gonna live forever I'm gonna learn how to fly (high) CS and I work together Framers will buy me and cry (Frame) I'm gonna make it past seven Letting me die is a shame (Frame) I'm gonna live forever Adobe remember my name. Adobe, hold on tight 'Cause you will see that I'm right You will see I'm not for the chop Give me love and take all I got to give Adobe, I'll be tough Too much is never enough XML just makes my heart quake Ooh, I got what it takes Remember my name (Frame) I'm gonna live forever Well, I'm gonna give it a try (sigh) You and I should stick together Framers will buy me and cry (Frame) I'm gonna make it past seven Messing with me's not a game (Frame) I'm gonna live forever Adobe remember my name. (Remember, remember, remember, remember.) FRAME! Adobe FrameMaker End-of-Life for Macintosh Platform On April 21, 2004 Adobe will discontinue Adobe(r) FrameMaker(r) software for the Apple Macintosh operating system. Adobe FrameMaker 7.1 will continue to be available on Microsoft(r) Windows(r) and Sun(tm) Solaris(tm) platforms.
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Complimentary and fee-based technical support for FrameMaker for Macintosh will be available for approximately one year running through April 21, 2005. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why is Adobe discontinuing Macintosh support for FrameMaker altogether? The decision to discontinue FrameMaker on the Macintosh operating systems was based on the market conditions for FrameMaker.
The majority of our customers use FrameMaker on Microsoft Windows and Sun Solaris platforms. Adobe is continuing Macintosh development for flagship print and web publishing solutions such as Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign(r) CS, Photoshop(r) CS, Illustrator(r) CS, GoLive(r) CS, and Acrobat(r). How much of your FrameMaker base is currently using Macintosh? It is our policy to not comment on the size of our user base.
However, sales of FrameMaker licenses have been greater on the Windows and Solaris platforms for a number of years. How much longer will FrameMaker 7.0 for Macintosh be available? Adobe FrameMaker 7.0 for Macintosh will be available to distributors and licensing customers and through the Adobe Store, until April 21, 2004. Will Adobe release another version of FrameMaker for Solaris and Windows? It?s our policy not to disclose future product plans but moving forward, Adobe's planned development efforts for FrameMaker will focus on the Windows and Solaris platforms. Will Macintosh users continue to get support from Adobe on FrameMaker?
Free midi player for mac. Adobe will continue to provide complimentary support for FrameMaker 7.0 for Macintosh until April 21, 2005, approximately one year. Adobe will honor fee-based technical support contracts for the Mac version until they expire. Adobe Open Option (AOO) maintenance contracts can no longer be ordered. For North America customers, please contact Adobe Customer Service at (800) 833-6687. For customers in other regions, please visit to contact your local customer service team. Originally posted by nguyenhm16 Frame was one of the most useful programs a few years back for me.
Too bad they couldn't release a OS X Frame based on the old NEXTSTEP version. FrameMaker is my mission-critical application. Ported FrameMaker from UNIX to the Mac and Windows.
It was a bit un-Maclike, but it more than held its own as a wordprocessor and was without peer for developing long documents. It was used by Apple Computer and by many others to develop their user manuals. However, I always had the sense that Adobe's purchase of Frame was the beginning of the end for FrameMaker. I appreciate the fact that FM 5, 6, and 7 were released by Adobe.
However, I was never able to shake the sense that Adobe treated the product like a redheaded stepchild. The Mac leg of the stepchild has been amputated. If you use the Windows or Solaris version, however, I think that you too should be looking for alternatives.
With Framemaker now gone, does this open up a chance for Apple to intro a Word Processor with long document features (a la Keynote) and still not 'directly' compete with Microsoft? Ahhhh Frank777 I too noticed the huge gap that Apple could take advantage of. 'We're not trying to compete with Microsoft, Mac users need Long Document support and that's what we're giving' says Steve in the future. Maybe this is a good thing I feel for Mac Framemaker users. Adobe is a company I would not trust for the long haul. Well and eye for and eye.
Develope Shake light and snuff AE out. There are plenty of people ready to leave AE if the right product comes along.