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From: link@stew.ssl.berkeley.edu (Richard Link)
Newsgroups: comp.text.tex
Subject: emtex vs PCTeX
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Date: 10 Nov 90 06:07:19 GMT
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I originally posted a request regarding upgrades to PCTeX.
*All* the responses I received (and thank you very much)
suggested that I would be better off ftp'ing emtex.

Well, I did this, up to a point. I downloaded everything but
the fonts. The advice was less helpful regarding the fonts.
I am still in a fog regarding fonts.

I have decided to pay the upgrade price for PCTeX.
At least this way, I can identify someone at the other end whom
to choke when I have problems.

My situation is this: In 2 weeks, I am going to work for a company
with no TeX or UNIX experience. I will be getting a Sparcstation
at my request, but I am far from a UNIX or TeX expert.

I believe I will be much better off relying on a commercial product.
My sincere thanks to all those who replied.

Regards,
Dr. Richard Link
Space Sciences Laboratory
University of California, Berkeley