Postscript file from InDesign

I'm trying to generate a postscript file from an ID file to then convert to PDF using Distiller. According to the instructions I have from an online POD service, I need to choose Adobe PDF as the PPD in the PS settings. All I have is Device Independent and a list of printers. Is Device Independent the same as PDF?
I'm completely new at this and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

CS3
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/cs3/articles/cs3_printguide.html
CS4
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/cs4/articles/cs4_printguide.html
Printing to PS and Distilling is really old school - or some would say an archaic workflow, which suggests your print provider Priniting Workflow is years out of date.
Some will suggest that you find a new printers.
It's pretty standard in most modern workflows to use File>Export and choose your settings, the links above have the guide to making a pdf linked on the right of the web page.
if you choose File>Print and PDF for your printer type - go through the PDF settings accessed through the Print dialog box for making the PDF - again use the PDF guides that in the links above to make the correct settings.

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Sharifah Z wrote:
Hi,
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Bob
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