You can find the Test Drive of QuarkXPress 9 here: http://www.quark.com/Products/QuarkXPress/Test_Drive.aspx
Operating System / Platform Support
Does QuarkXPress 9 run on OS X Lion?
Not yet, please see here: http://forums.quark.com/t/21811.aspx
Does QuarkXPress 9 run on Snow Leopard?
Yes, QuarkXPress 8 is supported on Snow Leopard (10.6) and Leopard (10.5).
Does QuarkXPress 9 still run on PowerPC, so the older, not-Intel based Macintosh computers?
QuarkXPress 9 only runs on Intel-based Macintosh. The last version that supports PowerPC-based Macs is QuarkXPress 8.5.
Does QuarkXPress 9 run on Windows 7?
Yes, QuarkXPress 8 is supported on Windows 7, Vista and XP.
Does QuarkXPress 9 run on 64-bit flavors of Windows?
Yes, QuarkXPress 8 is even certified on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 and Vista.
What's the difference between QuarkXPress 9 and QuarkXPress 9 Plus Editions?
Please see here: http://forums.quark.com/t/20346.aspx#81579
Installation
Can I install the Test Drive a second time?
No, you can't. So if something doesn't work as expected, please DO NOT TRASH the Test Drive and try to reinstall. Please contact our technical support instead: http://support.quark.com/contact_us.html
There is one exception: You can install the Test Drive of QuarkXPress 9.1 (includes App Studio) even if you had installed a Test Drive of QuarkXPress 9 before.
Opening & Saving
Can I downsave from QuarkXPress 9 to QuarkXPress 8?
Yes, QuarkXPress can downsave one version, so QuarkXPress 9 can downsave to 8. You find it under the "File > Export > Layouts as Projects…" menu.
Can QuarkXPress 9 open documents from previous versions of QuarkXPress?
Yes, QuarkXPress 9 opens any document from versions 3.1 (and higher), 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, regardless of language or platform.
Can QuarkXPress 9 open InDesign files?
Not directly, no. However there's a 3rd party tool available that promises to do this. Please see here: http://www.markzware.com/id2q/
Test Drive
What are the restrictions of the Test Drive?
There are no restrictions, the Test Drive works like a commercial version. The only thing to remember is the 30-day time limit, when QuarkXPress 9 Test Drive will stop to function.
After the Test Drive expired, can I reinstall the Test Drive again?
No, you can only install it once and test it for 30 days for free.
Do I need to reinstall QuarkXPress 9 after I purchased a license?
You can just enter the validation code and the Test Drive will convert to a production version, there's no need for a reinstall.
Licensing
When I buy a license of QuarkXPress 9 do I need to decide whether to buy for Mac OS X or Windows?
No, licenses of QuarkXPress 7, 8 and 9 are platform-independent, so you can install the same license on Mac OS X and/or Windows.
How many times can I install one license of QuarkXPress 9?
You can activate QuarkXPress 9 on two computers, regardless of platform; so on two Macs or on two PCs or one Mac & one PC. Your EULA allows you to use both installations (just not simultaneously).
That's handy, if you use QuarkXPress 9 on a desktop machine and on a laptop. Or want to use it at home and at work.
I am a student or a teacher, are there special prices for educational customers available?
Yes, there are rebated versions available for students, teachers and even school-packs for universites.
How to use it?
Are there videos available that show how to use QuarkXPress 9?
Yes, please see here: http://www.youtube.com/quarkxpress9
Design samples and examples
Where can I see what design possibilities created with QuarkXPress?
Please visit the "I LOVE DESIGN" designer community at http://ilovedesign.com
Help & Best Practise
Where do I find further help?
You can find help here:
- Consult our knowledge base: http://support.quark.com/knowledgebase/
- Ask for help using the forums: http://forums.quark.com
- Use our free technical support (also for your Test Drive) by email or chat. Please see here: http://support.quark.com/evaluation.html
Where do I find more info, e.g. best practise guides about PDF creation?
Please see here:
- Community websites: http://www.quark.com/community/
- Free training: http://8.quark.com/quarked.html
- Best Practise and Migration Guides here: http://8.quark.com/learn_more.html (under Collateral > White Papers)
Enjoy!
Matthias
All great stuff, but I need more info. Can I contact Quark?
Yes, of course. Please see here http://www.quark.com/about/contact/.
Or send me an email by using the Contact button above this post (visible when you are logged into the forums).