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Subject: Re: The real "scoop" on HP DeskWriter
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Date: 11 Jul 89 06:08:45 GMT
References: <780014@hpvcfs1.HP.COM> <780020@hpvcfs1.HP.COM>
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From: garths%glass@Sun.COM (Garth Snyder)
Path: glass!garths

    stevem@hpvcfs1.HP.COM (Steve Miller) writes:
    
    Many people have written me inquiring about additional fonts that are
    available for DeskWriter in outline format.  This is what is currently
    available:
    
    [ Lists font packages at about $100 each ]
    
    As far as Apple's outline fonts in System 7.0, we will certainly be
    supporting any new releases of the operating system, including 7.0.
    Since DeskWriter is a QuickDraw based printer, it will support Apple's
    built in outline fonts.

My understanding is that apple will provide all the fonts you list
above in the System 7.0 format, since they are all LaserWriter fonts.

What is there to gain by buying expensive fonts in this nonstandard HP
format when these fonts will soon be available free?  And in the
future, why buy other fonts in HP format when you'll be able to buy
them in a format that is transportable across all printers?

Was the HP software designed without knowledge of Apple's plans?

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Garth Snyder
Sun Microsystems, mail drop 14-40       ARPA: garths@sun.com
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Mountain View, CA  94043
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