PageMaker pioneer Paul Brainerd, 1947-2026: Aldus founder devoted his second chapter to the planet

18:49 - 19 Feb 2026

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Paul Brainerd, who coined the term "desktop publishing" and built Aldus Corporation's PageMaker into one of the defining programs of the personal computer era, died Sunday at his home on Bainbridge Island. He was 78. Read More

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