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+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]
+***************************************