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From: cycy@isl1.ri.cmu.edu (Cowboy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: HP Deskwriter & fonts
Message-ID: <13207@pt.cs.cmu.edu>
Date: 25 May 91 22:48:07 GMT
References: <2102@hpwala.wal.hp.com>
Organization: Carnegie-Mellon University, CS/RI
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In article <2102@hpwala.wal.hp.com>, timr@hpwarcz.wal.hp.com (Tim Rice) writes:
> My basic question is:  Do I need these fonts? 

Until you get ATM, I would say yes, if you want good quality type. However,
since there is so little in the way of fonts just for the Deskwriter, I would
suggest you get ATM as soon as you can. That way, your screen will look better,
your type will be great, and you'll be able to use gobs of different fonts.

> Are they software or some hardware cartridges?  

Software.

> If I need them, should I get the whole set or what?
I wouldn't pay extra for anymore. See above.

> P.S.  I can get a DESKwriter for the LASERwriter price.  I'm assuming the
>       DESKwriter is the better choice???

Eh? That doesn't sound like much of a deal. Laswerwriters are generally at least
$1k; deskwriters are under $500. But if you mean you can get a
laserwriter for the Deskwriter price, in general I'd say go for the laserwriter.
But of course, that depends on if it's used, etc.

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