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From: geoff@ncr-sd.UUCP (Geoffrey Walton)
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Subject: Pointers to filter wanted: WordStar --> *troff
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Date: Mon, 16-Dec-85 15:18:43 EST
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We are soon to receive a QMS Lasergraphics 1200 printer for our
Pyramid 90x (Sys 5.2 and BSD 4.2).  The technical pubs group is
hoping to use this printer for page proofs, and to off-load work
from their present phototypesetting system.  Therein lies the
rub: current production systems utilize Nerd . . ., er, WordStar.

We're looking for a public domain filter to convert up-loaded
WordStar text files to *troff-acceptable macros.  I can write
such a filter, but I hate the idea of reinventing the wheel (and/or
the hub cap), so I thought I'd ask first.  Think of it as a
Christmas present to someone who has better things to do.

Thanks in advance.

:r all usual disclaimers

Geoff Walton
NCR E&M San Diego
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