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From: maschler@VMS.HUJI.AC.IL (MICHAEL MASCHLER)
Newsgroups: comp.text.tex
Subject: Using virtual fonts to accomodate Postscript fonts.
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Date: 10 Jan 91 18:07:55 GMT
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Hi,

We are in the process of preparing an English/Hebrew TeX.
One of the difficulties -- perhaps the main one -- is that we do not
have good fonts in metafont.

We do have, however, nice Postscript fonts, so at least meanwhile
we would like to use them.

From scanning the discussion groups and TeXHaX, it seems that this can be
done either by using the virtual font concept or by employing a program
that converts Postscript fonts to metafont.

I would like to know how exactly can the concept be used; namely,
where can I obtain a complete description about the implementation.

Also, I would like to know where can I find a program that converts
postscript fonts to metafont.

Thanks in advance,

Michael



Michael Maschler                        One should observe two rules
Department of Mathematics               in order to succeed in one's career:
The Hebrew University
Jerusalem, Israel                       1. Never reveal to others everything
                                           you know.