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From: tla@kaiser.UUCP (T Anderson)
Newsgroups: comp.text
Subject: Re: sources of TeX software
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Date: Fri, 13-Nov-87 14:47:15 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 13 14:47:15 1987
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Keywords: TeX, Ultrix


> In the process of deciding on a document preparation system for the
> software and hardware engineers using a VAX 11/750 with Ultrix, I am
> comparing TeX and DWB.

> I have found at least three sources of supported versions of DWB.
> These are Elan, SoftQuad, and Textware.

> However, I have not discovered any companies that produce and support
> TeX for Ultrix/Un*x.  I have sent to U. of Washington for information
> about the source distribution tape, but I would be willing to pay for a
> supported version that runs on Ultrix with output to a LaserJet Series
> II.  I don't really have the time or personnel to support a source code
> version.  

> Is there any company out there that sells a supported version of TeX
> for Ultrix (or BSD) with output to a LaserJet printer?  How about a
> previewer on some graphics terminal such as TEK 4105A?  I would also
> purchase a PC version with graphics previewer.  (I realize
> Addison-Wesley has PC and Mac versions.)

ArborText, 535 W William St, Suit 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (313) 996-3566
lists a version of TeX, and DVILASER/HP for Vax/UNIX which I assume is
Ultrix or BSD.  I have not seen this version although I have run 
their, TeX, DVI(for Imagen) and Previewer for on Apollos and been
fairly pleased.

			     --	Terry L Anderson
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