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The Bottom Line: Most video enthusiasts won't miss what Apple omitted from this pared-down, affordable incarnation of Final Cut Pro.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.2, 40 MB, PowerPC G3 300 MHz, 256 MB, CD-ROM, IEEE 1394 FireWire port, PowerPC G3, 300 MHz, MacOS

The Bottom Line: If you or your employees must regularly update a Web site but can't comprehend most Web-creation tools, consider Contribute.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 40 MB, Pentium II 300 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, Pentium II, 300 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 128 MB, 250 MB, 11, CD-ROM, XGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, MacOS, Windows

The Bottom Line: Publisher 2002 is better integrated with Word and easier to use than ever--even easier than FrontPage. It's worth the hunt to find a copy of Publisher 2002.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 180 MB, Intel Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 133 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Businesses that publish plenty and want a quick way to turn paper docs into PDF files or assemble catalogs from databases should turn to PageMaker.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP5 or later, 175 MB, Intel Pentium, 32 MB, 7.0, CD-ROM, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, Windows

The Bottom Line: The Usage Analysis Reports are reason enough to upgrade from version 2000. And if you are a small-business owner, consider buying FrontPage, as it has a special add-in just for you.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 165 MB, Intel Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, VGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 133 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Intel Multi-core, 1.6 GHz, 8, DVD-ROM, 1024 x 576 monitor resolution, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, Intel Multi-core, 1.6 GHz, Windows

Specs: Complete package, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, 2 GHz, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 2 GHz, Windows, QuickTime 7.x, Internet Explorer 6.0

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP SP3, 2 GHz, 7, CD-ROM, XGA monitor, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card, 2 GHz, 2 GHz, Windows