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diff --git a/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.05 b/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.05 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..37d5f37cc0 --- /dev/null +++ b/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.05 @@ -0,0 +1,434 @@ +From: UKTeX-Request@ftp.tex.ac.uk +To: UKTeX Distribution: ; +Subject: UKTeX Digest V94 #05 +Reply-To: UKTeX@ftp.tex.ac.uk +Distribution: world +MIME-Version: 1.0 +Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" +Date: Fri, 04 Feb 1994 18:39:10 +0000 +Message-ID: <3526.760387150@unicorn.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk> +Sender: cczdao@unicorn.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk + +UKTeX Digest Friday, 4 Feb 1994 Volume 94 : Issue 05 + + ``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}: + Re: Previewing TeX/Postscript + Re: query re LaTeX2e + Irritating problem with LPS20 postscript printer. + {Announcements}: + CTAN calling all LaTeX style writers!! Readme! + latex2e + + +Administrivia: + Moderators: Peter Abbott (Aston University) and + David Osborne (University of Nottingham) + Contributions: UKTeX@ftp.tex.ac.uk + Administration, subscription and unsubscription requests: + UKTeX-request@ftp.tex.ac.uk + +---------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 20:09:55 +0000 +From: spqr@ftp.tex.ac.uk (Sebastian Rahtz) +Subject: Re: Previewing TeX/Postscript + +ZA9RA01 <W.Peel@manchester-metropolitan-university.ac.uk> writes: + + > I am trying to preview the output from the "simple" LaTeX input file + > listed below using DVISCR7. + > + > \documentstyle[nftimes]{article} + > \fontencoding{T1} + > \def\encodingdefault{T1} + > \begin{document} + > Hello World......... + > \end{document} + > + > I have EmTeX v3.141 [3c-beta8], NFSS2 and PSNFSS2. I also have all + > the lj_*.fli and ps_*.fli libraries and emtex knows the path to them. + > The dvi file prints OK on a postscript printer using dvips v5.525. + > + > The error message from dviscr7 is: + > + > ' TeX output 1994.01.24:1416' + > Loading font ptmrq scaled 1000 + > + > Warning 1205: font ptmrq [ptmrq<300>] not found + > Enter new font name/size: + > + > I don't think the ptmrq font is in any of the ps_*.fli library files?? + +the ps*fli libraries are OT1 encoding, I am afraid, so that the file +is called rptmr. just change to OT1 + +in practice, why not just preview the PostScript with ghostview under +Windows + +Sebastian Rahtz + +------------------------------ + +Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 20:09:55 +0000 +From: spqr@ftp.tex.ac.uk (Sebastian Rahtz) +Subject: Re: query re LaTeX2e + +derek@mathematics-and-computer-science.leicester.ac.uk writes: + + > I need some help, I want to upgrade the VDM-SL macros to work under + > LaTeX2e, this involves understanding NFSS2 -- is there an idiots + > guide available? I have looked in the obvious places, generated + > both the LaTeX2e and NFSS2 system, read the standard documentation, + > but I am still non the wiser. + +The best answer is `join the UK TeX Users Group'. they are holding a 2 +day conference on LaTeX2e in March, where the authors will answer all +your questions. + +in practice, your VDM macros probably don't need much change. You very +likely use the same font setup as Object Z, so you may like to look +at the oz files in +ftp.tex.ac.uk:/pub/archive/macros/latex2e/contrib/psnfss for an +example of NFSS2 maths font setups. I can answer questions about +details of that. + +The `features.tex' of LaTex2e is really quite detailed, in the +meanwhile + +Sebastian Rahtz + +------------------------------ + +Date: Wed, 02 Feb 1994 08:43:24 +0000 +From: P.Abbott@aston.ac.uk +Subject: Irritating problem with LPS20 postscript printer. + +I am using dvips on a UNIX system and then printing the output on an +LPS20 printer (which prints duplex). + +I have a file which contains \framebox and \rule. When printed in +normal portrait everything is fine but if I use landscape the horizontal +lines disappear (the verticla ones are fine). + +I created a postscript file and printed it first in landscape and then +commented out the line which said landscape. The problem persisted. + +So I have the same code which produces different output according to the +page orientation. + +If I use the A3 tray the lines appear in both portrait and landscape but the +position on the page is of course incorrect. + +Does anyone know if this is a bug and is there a patch to cure it. + +Peter + +------------------------------ + +Date: Fri, 28 Jan 1994 20:01:32 +0000 +From: spqr@uk.ac.tex.ftp +Subject: CTAN calling all LaTeX style writers!! Readme! + +As I am sure most people know, a new version of LaTeX (LaTeX2e) is now +in beta test, and will be released on the world in the spring. It will +have a support policy of regular 6 monthly updates. + +After consultation with the LaTeX2e project team, the CTAN sites have +decided to restructure the LaTeX area of the archives, to distinguish +clearly between material known to work with LaTeX2e, and untested or +imcompatible styles. We would also like to make it clear which +packages are actively supported and documented, and which are offered +`asis'. The final structure will therefore look like this: + macros + latex + core % supplied by LaTeX2e team + contrib + supported + other + latex209 + contrib + +Until the spring, this will be reversed, so that macros/latex will be +2.09, and macros/latex2e will be the beta release. + +Anything in latex/contrib/supported will be expected to conform to a +minimal standard of documentation and maintenance; material in +latex/contrib/other should have been tested with LaTex2e, but the +authors may not wish to promise support or documentation. It is +important to note that we are not making qualitative judgements -- we +will continue to hold whatever authors produce and place in the public +domain. + +A short guide to documentation and maintenance will be available +shortly. Tel us if you want your name on a list to receive it. + +The purpose of this note is to ask style authors to consider looking +again at their work, and checking that it works with LaTeX2e, maybe +updating it to use the new features if necessary. Let CTAN know +(ctan-mgr@shsu.edu), and your packages can be moved to the +latex2e/contrib/suported tree, so that users will have a good choice +of material at the start. + +If you haven't seen LaTeX2e, you can ftp it from ftp.tex.ac.uk, +ftp.shsu.edu or ftp.dante.edu, from /tex-archive/macros/latex2e/core. +You can get full details of the new features in `The LaTeX Companion' +(Goossens, Mittelbach and Samarin, Addison Wesley 1994) + +Sebastian Rahtz + +for CTAN archivists + +------------------------------ + +Date: Mon, 31 Jan 1994 08:27:09 +0000 +From: Malcolm Clark <cudax@csv.warwick.ac.uk> +Subject: latex2e + + ******************************* + * LaTeX2e: The Conference * + ******************************* + ************ + Announcing the New Standard version of LaTeX + ******************************************** + +You've read the hype, you've ordered the book--- + --- haven't you? --- + ---now here's the chance to discover the real thing! + +For authors, publishers, support persons, ..., everyone--- + ---two days to discover what LaTeX2e can do for you + +All the New Features of LaTeX2e--- + The New Standard Version of LaTeX + ---Incorporating SliTeX and AMSLaTeX + ************ + + *** how to install it + + *** how to integrate your local styles + + *** how to use scalable fonts + + *** how to integrate graphics + + *** how to process existing documents + + *** how to use the new features + + *** how to write extension packages + + Presentations by members of the LaTeX3 project team + Featuring Frank Mittelbach, Johannes Braams, David Carlisle, + Chris Rowley, Alan Jeffrey (at least) + +*************************************************************** +Booking Form + +I wish to attend the UKTUG's LaTeX2e conference on March 21st--22nd: + +Name: +Organisation: +Address: + + +Telephone: +Email: +Please specify any special dietary requirements: +Specify any changes to standard 1-night accommodation[2]: +Indicate whether you require a copy of `The \LaTeX\ Companion'[3]: + + Payment enclosed[1,4,9] +or purchase order number[5] + Signed: + Date: + +Notes +[1] Payment for the conference, all meals (including a conference dinner), + refreshments and accommodation for the night of Monday, March 21st, + will be \pounds89 for members of UKTUG (or other \TeX\ user groups) + and \pounds120 for non-members. +[2] Additional night's accommodation (bed and breakfast) can + be included at a cost of \pounds20 per night. + Indicate which additional nights you require + (if any). If you do not require accommodation for the night + of Monday, March 21st, deduct \pounds20 and note this. +[3] `The \LaTeX\ Companion', by Goossens, Mittelbach and Samarin, + has recently been published by Addison Wesley. It is the main source of + documentation about \LaTeX2e. We hope to have this book + available to delegates at a discount from its normal price of + \pounds26.95. Please indicate whether you wish to take advantage of + this offer, which is available only to those attending + the conference. +[4] Sterling cheques should be made payable to `Warwick University'. +[5] A Purchase Order, with an order number, is an acceptable alternative + method of payment, but will attract a \pounds15 surcharge on the + amount due. +[6] If your cost is outside the range \pounds69--175, recalculate. +[7] Return the completed form to arrive by Tuesday March 1st, 1994. + We cannot guarantee enrollment after that date. If you are unable to + return the form by then, but are definitely coming, contact + the local organiser by email, telephone, fax or mail to secure a place. + For contact details, see below. +[8] If your requirements are not met by the options offered, + contact the local organizer. +[9] Note that VAT is not chargeable. +[10] A proper LaTeX-able version of the booking form is available from + the local organizer. + +Meeting duration +Conference registration will commence at 1000 on Monday 21st; +coffee will be available from 1030; the sessions will start at 1115. +The sessions will end at 1700 on Tuesday 22nd. + +Travel to Warwick University +There is an Inter-City rail service to Coventry, but from some +locations it may be easier to travel to Birmingham initially. + +Journey depart arrive +Euston to Coventry 0810 0920 + 0840 0950 + 0910 1025 +Manchester to Coventry 0718 0929 + 0818 1027 +Bristol (TM) to B'ham 0714 0854 Trains from Birmingham to Coventry + 0830 0954 are frequent and fast (journey time +Newcastle to B'ham 0640 0951 of 20--30 minutes, departing +York to B'ham 0742 0951 every 10 or 15 minutes). + +There will be a shuttle bus service running between 1000 and 1030 for delegates +arriving at Coventry Railway Station. The shuttle bus will also be available +on the 22nd to take delegates back to the station. + +A taxi from the station to the University costs about \pounds4. +Alternatively, buses (notably the X10, X12, 12 and 12A) run from +just outside the station to the University, taking about 15 minutes. +It is a de-regulated service and as such impossible to guess the +fare from day to day. It is usually about 50p. The 12 and 12A services +are `correct fare only', but no-one (except the driver) knows what +the correct fare is. + +The University is easily accessible by car, and +may be reached from the M1, M40, M42, M45, M6 and M69. +There is ample parking for private vehicles on campus. + +Birmingham airport is about 12 minutes from Coventry by +rail and is connected by a frequent and fast service. + +Payment Address +Please return the completed booking form, together +with your payment, to arrive before Tuesday March 1st, 1994, to: + +Malcolm Clark (lxii) +Computing Services Tel: 0203 523365 +University of Warwick Fax: 0203 523267 +Coventry CV4 7AL Email: m.clark@uk.ac.warwick (Janet) +UK m.clark@warwick.ac.uk (Internet) + + Enrol by March 1st, 1994 + + +------------------------------ + + 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 [134.151.79.28] -- telnet/rlogin, anonymous ftp + ftp.tex.ac.uk [134.151.79.32] -- anonymous ftp, gopher, NFS + 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: V94 #01 + +\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, 1 file (36Mb) + + 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) + +\section TeX IMPLEMENTATIONS FOR SMALL COMPUTERS + +\subsection OzTeX for Macintosh + No longer distributed on disk from Aston, though it continues + to be available in the Archive for network access. + + Available on disk from TeX Users Group; mail TUG for details. + +\subsection emTeX (for OS/2, PC-DOS and MS-DOS) + Distribution currently being arranged; see announcement in later + issues of UKTeX. + + Also available on disk from TeX Users Group; mail TUG for details. + +\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: mdryden@uk.co.compulink.cix Internet: mdryden@cix.compulink.co.uk + +\section POSTAGE RATES + Quarter-inch cartridges: + UK: 1.00, Europe: 2.00. + +\section POSTAL ADDRESSES + Please include SELF-ADDRESSED ADHESIVE LABELS for return postage. + + Peter Abbott + Information Systems, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET + JANET: P.Abbott@uk.ac.aston Internet: P.Abbott@aston.ac.uk + + David Osborne + Cripps Computing Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD + (for Quarter-inch cartridges ONLY -- must include stamps for return postage) + JANET: David.Osborne@uk.ac.nottingham + Internet: David.Osborne@nottingham.ac.uk + + TeX Users Group + P.O. Box 869, Santa Barbara, CA 93102, USA. + Internet: TUG@TUG.org + +\section UK TeX USERS GROUP + Details available from + Jonathan Fine, 203 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3HY, UK + JANET: UKTuG-Enquiries@uk.ac.tex.ftp + Internet: UKTuG-Enquiries@ftp.tex.ac.uk + +\bye + +End of UKTeX Digest [Volume 94 Issue 5] +*************************************** |