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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Why troff?
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Date: Fri, 30-Jan-87 21:18:45 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan 30 21:18:45 1987
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> One of the TeX advantages that you forgot is font compatibility.  If
> you use TeX and stick with TeX's Computer Modern font then you can be
> confident that your output will be the same regardless of what output
> device you use...

Yup, device-independent ugliness sure is a big win...  My impression is
that most TeX users who thought about the choice went with TeX because it
does a better job on making output *look* good.  This means, once they
start acquiring a critical eye, avoiding CMR and using whatever good
fonts the particular installation and device provide.
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