interface card

[astrid]

I bought an used accuset 1000 with apis cable, without rip . i get one pc and 1 mac but i do not get interface card; how can i manage the imagesetter without the expensive Agfa rip (apogée, viper ....) i do not get enough money.
Can i used other cheaper cards than the specify rip interface card?
how can i get free rip software or a very cheaper one?
Pls help me