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diff --git a/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.11 b/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.11 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2343205c9f --- /dev/null +++ b/info/digests/uktex/94/uktex.11 @@ -0,0 +1,509 @@ +From: UKTeX-Request@ftp.tex.ac.uk +To: UKTeX Distribution: ; +Subject: UKTeX Digest V94 #11 +Reply-To: UKTeX@ftp.tex.ac.uk +Distribution: world +MIME-Version: 1.0 +Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" +Date: Fri, 18 Mar 1994 16:48:34 +0000 +Message-ID: <14507.764009314@unicorn.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk> +Sender: cczdao@unicorn.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk + +UKTeX Digest Friday, 18 Mar 1994 Volume 94 : Issue 11 + + ``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: Macintosh format PostScript Fonts + Re: Float minor style + Re: Query via FAX from Poland + BibTeX Problems + MusicTeX and OzTeX 1.6 + Re: Mac Type1 font to .pfb/.pfa format + FAX query on filters + + {Announcements}: + EuroTeX '94 + + +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, 11 Mar 1994 16:36:32 +0000 +From: spqr@ftp.tex.ac.uk (Sebastian Rahtz) +Subject: Re: Macintosh format PostScript Fonts + +Dean Ayres writes: + + > I asked how to convert Macintosh format PostScript fonts (as supplied with + > Adobe Type Manager) to pfa or pfb format for use in a TeX system. + > + > Sebastian Rahtz replied; + > > ghostscript and dvips read binary pfb files ok; you just need to convert o +ut + > of + > > Mac rubbish. check out t1tools somewhere on CTAN for various + > > conversion tools. + > + > I looked in t1tools and also t1utils (both on CTAN). They convert between + > pfa, pfb and ascii font formats, but don't 'convert out the Mac rubbish.' + +t1utils/unpost is what i was thinking of. + +sebastian + +------------------------------ + +Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 16:36:32 +0000 +From: spqr@ftp.tex.ac.uk (Sebastian Rahtz) +Subject: Re: Float minor style + +David Lindsey writes: + + > The LaTeX Companion, section: 6.2, describes a minor style: 'float' + > by Anselm Lingnau which provides facilities helping one cope with + > the rather wayward behaviour of LaTeX floats. + > + > Can anyone tell me how to get hold of a copy of this? I've searched the + > /pub/archive/macros hierarchy, not exhaustively but exhaustedly nonetheless. + +try harder. macros/latex/contrib/misc/float.doc + +sebastian + +------------------------------ + +Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 16:36:32 +0000 +From: spqr@ftp.tex.ac.uk (Sebastian Rahtz) +Subject: Re: Query via FAX from Poland + +Peter Abbott says: + + > scientific output is written in TeX, LaTeX or AMSTeX I am familiar with + > these programmes, but it would be nice if can copy with TeX on Archimedes + > 5000 computer I bought and and which stands at my home. If you see any + > possibility to help me I will be delighted. If yes please write at address + +there is an Archiedes TeX in the CTAN archives. how you transmit it to +Poland I am not sure + +sebastian + +------------------------------ + +Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 14:50:42 -0500 +From: nandu@cs.clemson.edu +Subject: BibTeX Problems + +Help!! I have two problems with bibtex. + +(1) I have built up a bibliographic database in BibTeX format. +Recently, BibTeX has started complaining that "exceeded string quota +4000". I have no clue what that means and would greatly appreciate if +someone could explain the cause and suggest a cure. + +(2) I would like to sort the references (using the plain style) and +in addition, would like to cluster references by year. For Example, I +would like something of this sort.... + +[???] Author1,.... \ + - all references of a particular year, +[????] Author 2,..... / references in alphabetical order + +[???] Author1,.... \ + - all references of a higher year, +[????] Author 2,..... / references in alphabetical order + +and so on. Is there a style file that I could use and is available +publicly? I would greatly appreciate answers to the above questions. + +Nandakumar Sankaran (nandu@cs.clemson.edu) (nsankar@hubcap.clemson.edu) +311-8 Old Greenville Hwy. Clemson SC 29631-1651 (803)653-7749 +G34 Jordan Hall Comp. Sci. Dept. Clemson Univ. SC 29634 (803)656-6979 + +There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in vaccum + +------------------------------ + +Date: Sat, 12 Mar 1994 21:20:52 +0000 +From: bayliss@tdc.dircon.co.uk (Euan Bayliss) +Subject: MusicTeX and OzTeX 1.6 + +Hi all - I am baffled!!!! + +I've got the files that make up MusicTeX and have uncompressed the file +which I received as a .tar.Z file - so I have all the files - but no +directory structure!!! + +So - has anyone out there set up and used this configuration and can they +offer me any tips. + +Yours bewildered but hopeful, + +Euan + + bayliss@tdc.dircon.co.uk aka Euan Bayliss......... + 1 Northstead Road, Tulse Hill, LONDON, England SW2 3JN + +------------------------------ + +Date: Tue, 15 Mar 1994 16:59:47 +0100 +From: Petr Sojka <sojka@daeron.ics.muni.cz> +Subject: Re: Mac Type1 font to .pfb/.pfa format + +: Subject: Re: Macintosh format PostScript Fonts +: +: I asked how to convert Macintosh format PostScript fonts (as supplied with +: Adobe Type Manager) to pfa or pfb format for use in a TeX system. +: +: Sebastian Rahtz replied; +: > ghostscript and dvips read binary pfb files ok; you just need to convert ou +t +: of +: > Mac rubbish. check out t1tools somewhere on CTAN for various +: > conversion tools. +: +: I looked in t1tools and also t1utils (both on CTAN). They convert between +: pfa, pfb and ascii font formats, but don't 'convert out the Mac rubbish.' +: Has anyone else had any luck with this? + +I went succesfully from Mac type1 font to PC/Un*x format +following instructions in : + + Subject: comp.fonts FAQ.3.MSDOS-information + Archive-name: fonts-faq/part4 + Subject: Chapter 3.5 + + Subject: 3.5. Converting Macintosh Type1 fonts to MS-DOS format + + Converting Macintosh Type1 fonts into PC Type1 fonts can be done + using purely free/shareware tools. I've outlined the procedure + below. Make sure you read the ``readme'' files that accompany many + fonts. Some font authors specifically deny permission to do + cross-platform conversions. + +In short, you have to StuffIt on Mac, +use unsiti on PC and then apply 2-3 public domain/shareware +utilities by norm walsh. + +Hope helps +Petr <sojka@muni.cz> + +------------------------------ + +Date: Wed, 16 Mar 1994 08:47:34 +0000 +From: P.Abbott@aston.ac.uk +Subject: FAX query on filters + +Following on our telephone conversation, I would be interested in obtaining +a filter for latex to Framemaker 4. The latter is usually in the format +call MIF format, or Maker Interchange Format. The filter exists for Unix +based systems, and presumably it is somehow and somewhere available for DOS +PC based systems and software. Any indications you could give would be +appreciated. + +The primary direction of tranlslation would be from latex to MIF (or Frame) +format. The reverse direction could be useful on occasion.) + +Yours sincerely + +Richard B Brinton + +Woods End Research Laboratory +UK Office +P O Box 79 +Stroud +Gloucestershire +GL5 3PU + +tel: 0453 763299 +fax: 0453 751473 + +------------------------------ + +Date: Wed, 16 Mar 1994 19:40:00 +0000 +From: EuroTeX%Halina.Univ.Gda.Pl@tex.ac.uk +Subject: EuroTeX '94 + + +============================================================================ +EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX +============================================================================ + +Is North America too far / too expensive / too alien a culture? +Then come to EuroTeX '94, _the_ TeX conference of the year. +EuroTeX will take place at Sobieszewo on an idyllic island off +the coast of Gdansk in Poland. The conference will run from Monday +September 26th to Friday September 30th, and the _maximum_ cost +(based on two persons sharing) will not exceed $260-00 / sterling +175-00 / DM 450-00. Those arriving early on Monday will be able +to take part in a guided tour of the old town of Gdansk, whilst +Tuesday to Thursday will be packed with talks and tutorials on TeX +and related topics. + +All delegates will be accommodated in a single building, and for +the whole week will be cut off from civilisation: no +distractions, no need to leave the island: everything will be +provided. For those unable to sustain the pace, quiet meditative +walks along the shore searching for amber will provide the ideal +opportunity for therapeutic meditation. + +Papers are solicited _now_, and early registration for the +conference is advised: with its Central European location and +idyllic setting, the conference is expected to attract many +delegates. If you are even _thinking_ of coming, then you are +urged to return the form below: we will then add you to the +mailing list and keep you posted about any changes in the +schedule. Please note the following deadlines: + +Abstracts for papers: no later than 1 May 1994; +Final papers: 15th August 1994; + +Provisional registration: 1 June 1994 (no charge for cancellation); +Confirmed registration: 1 September 199 (cancellation charged at 50%); +Late registration: 15th September 1994 (no cancellation possible); + +Bursaries: as with the combined EuroTeX/TUG meeting at Aston last year, +it is hoped to be able to offer financial assistance to delegates who +would otherwise be unable to attend; of course, we cannot be sure at +this stage that sponsors will be as generous as they were last year, +but intending delegates who will need assistance in order to be able to +attend should indicate in the space provided the _minimum_ bursary +which would allow them to be able to attend, and should give clear +reasons why they are applying. All applications will be treated in the +strictest confidence. Delegates who are in no need of a bursary and +who are able to assist others less fortunate are urged to pledge a +donation in the space provided. + +Tutorials and Courses: It is intended to offer both tutorials (which +will take place during the week of the conference proper), and courses +(which will take place during the week following the conference); +proposed topics include book design and LaTeX-2e, but no firm decisions +have yet been taken on topics, durations or costs. Further details +concerning this area will be circulated as soon as they are known, and +space has been provided on the provisional registration form (below) in +which both to indicate an interest in tutorials/courses and to suggest +possible topics. + + +- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +To the Conference Organisers, EuroTeX '94: +C/o W{\l}odek Bzyl, Department of Mathematics, University of Gdansk, Poland + E-mail: Wlodek Bzyl (Mathematics) <EuroTeX@Halina.Univ.Gda.Pl> + +Yes, I hope to attend EuroTeX '94! Please add my name and address to +your mailing list and keep me posted of developments. + +Name: _____________________________________________________________________ + +Address: __________________________________________________________________ + + __________________________________________________________________ + + __________________________________________________________________ + + __________________________________________________________________ + +E-mail: __________________________________________________________________ + +Phone: __________________________________________________________________ + +Fax: __________________________________________________________________ + + +[Please either complete (where appropriate) or strike through / delete + each of the following sections] + + +[1: proposed paper] + +I would like to present a paper entitled __________________________________ + +___________________________________________________________________________ + +___________________________________________________________________________ + +Expected duration including questions (max: 1 1/2 hours) __________________ + + + +[2: Special needs] + +I have no special dietary needs / am a vegetarian / am a vegan / have + +other dietary needs: ______________________________________________________ + + + +I am fully mobile / need assistance with __________________________________ + +___________________________________________________________________________ + + + +I would like to share a room with _________________________________________ + +(or) I would prefer a single room + + + +[3: Bursary scheme] + +I am able to cover my own conference expenses / am willing to donate ______ + +to the Bursary fund / would like to apply for not less than _______________ + +from the Bursary fund for the following reasons: __________________________ + +___________________________________________________________________________ + +___________________________________________________________________________ + + + + +[4: Tutorials/courses] + +(Note: `Tutorials' are usually of one day or less; `courses' are + usually of one day or more. Although no firm decisions have been + taken at this stage, it is possible that tutorials will be free of + charge whilst courses will be charged for. Every effort will be made + to ensure that even charged-for courses are affordable and in line + with local currency values.) + +I would be interested in attending a tutorial or course on one or more + +of the following subjects: _________________________________________________ + +____________________________________________________________________________ + +____________________________________________________________________________ + + +============================================================================ +EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX '94 EuroTeX +============================================================================ + + + +------------------------------ + + UK TeX Archive at Aston University + >>> ftp.tex.ac.uk <<< + + Internet: + ftp.tex.ac.uk [134.151.79.32] -- anonymous ftp, gopher, NFS + For anonymous ftp, login: anonymous, password: <your-e-mail-address> + +\section Files of Interest + + tex-archive/00Contents + tex-archive/FILES.bydate + tex-archive/FILES.byname + tex-archive/FILES.byname_diff + tex-archive/FILES.bysize + tex-archive/MAP + tex-archive/README.archive-features + tex-archive/README.site-commands + tex-archive/README.uploads + +\section Digests + + This year's UKTeX back issues are stored in the archive in directory + tex-archive/digests/uktex/94 + This year's TeXhax back issues are stored in the archive in directory + tex-archive/digests/texhax/94 + Latest TeXhax: V94 #02 + +\section Media Distributions + Postal addresses are given below. + +\subsection Washington Unix TeX distribution tape + Our 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) + + Send One Quarter-Inch Cartridge, QIC-120 or QIC-150 format + (DC600A or DC6150) with envelope AND stamps for return + postage to David Osborne (address below); due to currency + exchange, this service is offered only within the UK. + +\section TeX Implementations for Small Computers + +\subsection PC and Mac disks + + From January 1994 the UK TeX Users' Group is distributing an + emTeX kit for PCs, and an OzTeX kit for Macintosh. The cost + covers copying and postage costs, and the shareware fee for + OzTeX. Each set costs \pounds30, and is available from + Peter Abbott, 1 Eymore Close, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 4LB. + Cheques must be payable to `UKTUG'. Please note that this + service **is available to UKTUG members only.** + + Each set comes with an installation guide, and (at least) + full TeX and Metafont, a previewer, a PostScript driver, and + CM fonts. Two update disks a year will be sent out + automatically, with the current version of LaTeXe, and other + goodies. A subscription service will be available for + subsequent years. In addition, subscribers can request up to + 3 disks a year with any material from the CTAN archives, but + this will be supplied `as is', without instructions. + + OzTeX and emTeX are also available on disk from TeX Users Group; + mail TUG for details. + +\subsection TeX for the Atari ST + + Enquiries for TeX for the Atari ST etc. can be directed to: + The Fast Club, 7 Musters Road, Nottingham NG2 7PP. Phone + 0602 455250, fax 0602 455305. They also supply a variety of + TeX-related software in Atari format. + + Enquiries for disks etc. can also be directed to: + The South West Software Library, P.O. Box 562, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2YD + Internet: mdryden@cix.compulink.co.uk + +\section Postage Rates + + Quarter-inch cartridges: UK: GBP 1.00, Europe: GBP 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 + Internet: P.Abbott@aston.ac.uk + + David Osborne + Cripps Computing Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD + (for Unix cartridges ONLY -- must include stamps for return postage) + 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 + or from + Internet: UKTuG-Enquiries@ftp.tex.ac.uk + or from + World-Wide Web server: http://ftp.tex.ac.uk/UKTUG/home.html + +\bye + +End of UKTeX Digest [Volume 94 Issue 11] +**************************************** |