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diff --git a/info/digests/uktex/93/uktex.18 b/info/digests/uktex/93/uktex.18 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..c24b74db4d --- /dev/null +++ b/info/digests/uktex/93/uktex.18 @@ -0,0 +1,159 @@ +UKTeX Digest Friday, 21 May 1993 Volume 93 : Issue 18 + + ``The UKTeX Digest is brought to you as a free, unfunded and voluntary + service of the UK TeX Users Group and the UK TeX Archive.'' + +Today's Topics: + {Questions & Answers}: + BEEBE drivers + + +Administrivia: + Moderators: Peter Abbott (Aston University) and + David Osborne (University of Nottingham) + Contributions: UKTeX@uk.ac.tex + Administration, subscription and unsubscription requests: + UKTeX-request@uk.ac.tex + + E D I T O R ' S N O T E + + Rather a short issue this week! + + --Ed. + +---------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Date: Tue, 18 May 1993 11:01:05 -0000 +From: John Fitch <jpff@uk.ac.bath.maths> +Subject: BEEBE drivers + +Why are they considered to be out of date? I have been unable to find any +other working dvi printer for my HP-IIIp. I would like a driver which +allowed use of the scaled fonts, but at least the Beebe driver works. +==John + +------------------------------ + + UK TeX ARCHIVE at ASTON UNIVERSITY + >>> UK.AC.TEX <<< + + *** Interactive and file transfer access *** + JANET: + uk.ac.tex (DTE 000020120091) + Username: public, Password: public + Internet: + tex.ac.uk [134.151.40.18] -- telnet/rlogin, anonymous ftp + ftp.tex.ac.uk [134.151.44.19] -- anonymous ftp, gopher + For telnet access, login: public, password: public + For anonymous ftp, login: anonymous, password: <your-e-mail-address> + + *** Mail server *** + Send mail to TeXserver@uk.ac.tex (JANET) + or TeXserver@tex.ac.uk (rest of the world) + with message body containing the word HELP + +\section FILES OF INTEREST + + [tex-archive]00readme.txt + [tex-archive]00index.files [tex-archive]0000index.zip_vve + [tex-archive]00last7days.files [tex-archive]00last7days.zip_vve + [tex-archive]00last30days.files [tex-archive]00last30days.zip_vve + + [tex-archive.doc]TeX-FAQ.txt (Frequently Asked Questions list) + [tex-archive.doc]FAQ-Supplement-*.txt (FAQ supplement) + +\section DIGESTS + + This year's UKTeX back issues are stored in the archive in directory + [tex-archive.digests.uktex.93] + This year's TeXhax back issues are stored in the archive in directory + [tex-archive.digests.texhax.93] + Latest TeXhax: V93 #08 + +\section MEDIA DISTRIBUTIONS + Postal addresses are given below. + +\subsection Washington Unix TeX distribution tape + Latest copy of May/June 1991 contains: + TeX 3.14, LaTeX 2.09, Metafont 2.7, plus many utilities + suitable for Unix 4.2/4.3BSD & System V + tar format, 1600bpi, blockfactor 20, 1 file (36Mb) + + Copies available on: + One 2400ft 0.5" tape sent to Aston with return labels AND return postage + OR + One Quarter-Inch Cartridge, QIC-120 or QIC-150 format (DC600A or DC6150) + sent with envelope AND stamps for return postage to Nottingham + (Due to currency exchange, this service is offered only within the UK) + +\subsection VMS tapes + VMS backup of the archive requires three 2400ft tapes at 6250bpi. + VMS backup of TeX 2.991 plus PSprint requires one 2400ft tape. + +\subsection Exabyte 8mm tapes + Same contents available as 0.5" tapes. + Following tape types available: SONY Video 8 cassette P5 90MP, + MAXELL Video 8 cassette P5-90, TDK Video 8 cassette P5-90MPB + +\section TeX IMPLEMENTATIONS FOR SMALL COMPUTERS + +\subsection OzTeX V1.4 (for Macintosh) + Send 7 UNFORMATTED 800K disks to Aston with return postage. + +\subsection emTeX (for OS/2, PC-DOS and MS-DOS) + The complete package (Thirteen 3.5" disks in High Density format ONLY) + is available from Aston at a cost of 20 pounds sterling, + including EmTeX, "bonus disks", LJ fonts, DVIPS, documentation, + post and packing (DO NOT SEND DISKS): specify Set A. + FLI files for FX, 5 pounds sterling: specify Set B. + FLI files for P6M, 5 pounds sterling: specify Set C. + + For general enquiries, and a free catalogue detailing other disk + formats, precompiled fonts and lots of other goodies, contact: + Eigen PD Software, P.O. Box 722, Swindon SN2 6YB (tel: 0793-611270) + (JANET e-mail address: kellett@uk.ac.cran.rmcs) + +\subsection TeX for the Atari ST + All enquiries for disks etc. should be directed to: + The South West Software Library, P.O. Box 562, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2YD + (JANET e-mail address: mdryden@uk.co.compulink.cix) + +\section POSTAGE RATES + All prices in Pounds Sterling. + For Aston orders, make cheques payable to Aston University. + + 0.5" tapes: UK: 2.50 (one tape), 5.00 (two tapes). + Europe: 5.00 (one tape), 9.00 (two tapes). + Outside Europe please enquire. + 8mm tapes: + UK: 1.00, Europe: 2.00. + Quarter-inch cartridges: + UK: 1.00, Europe: 2.00. + Diskettes: + Quantity/Size Europe World UK 1st UK 2nd + 18/3.5" 3.10 5.10 1.40 1.10 + 11/3.5" 1.80 2.90 0.80 0.65 + 18/5.25" 1.20 2.00 0.60 0.50 + 11/5.25" 0.80 1.30 0.50 0.35 + +\section POSTAL ADDRESSES + Please include SELF-ADDRESSED ADHESIVE LABELS for return postage. + + Peter Abbott + Information Systems, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET + + David Osborne + Cripps Computing Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD + (for Quarter-inch cartridges ONLY -- must include stamps for return postage) + +\section UK TeX USERS GROUP + Details available + By E-mail: UKTuG-Enquiries@uk.ac.tex + Post or phone: + David Penfold, Edgerton Publishing Services, + 30 Edgerton Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield HD3 3AD (Tel: 0484 519462) + Fax: E McNeil-Sinclair 0272 236169 +\bye + +End of UKTeX Digest [Volume 93 Issue 18] +**************************************** |