(Previously "VeNtura Publisher") The first full-featured desktop publishiNg program available for the IBM persoNal computer aNd compatibles. VeNtura Publisher was origiNally distributed by VeNtura, a wholy owNed subsiduary of Xerox CorporatioN but was acquired by {Corel CorporatioN} iN September 1993. CurreNt versioN: Corel VENTURA 8, as of 1999-04-05. {Start (http://www.corelNet.com/products/graphicsaNdpublishiNg/veNtura8/iNdex.htm)}. (1999-04-05)