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From: C1CS@SDSUMUS.BITNET (Chris Taylor)
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Subject: Fonts: WordPerfect 5.1, Etc.
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Date: 8 Feb 90 17:36:18 GMT
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In-Reply-To:  In reply to your message of WED 07 FEB 1990 16:07:03 CST

WordPerfect 5.1 does support the use of bitstream fonts.  A new version
of the fontware is offered.

"Bitstream Fontware 3.0 for WordPerfect 5.1 has been improved to:
 - Take up less disk space.
 - Allow you to make up to 26 user-defined character sets.
 - Let you share fonts among several applications.
 - Support new printers like the HP LaserJet IIP, DeskJet, and the
   Canon LBP8-II.
 - Feature special character sets such as ASCII Business and
   ASCII Technical.
To order your Bitstream Starter Kit, which includes four styles
each of Swiss and Dutch (Bitstream's versions of Helvetica and
Times Roman) plus one weight of Bitstream Charter, a $535 value
for just $29.95, call (800) 222-9409."   p.817 WordPerfect 5.1 Manual

As I understand it, the new Bitstream package is quite different and
is necessary for creating fonts for WP51.  In addition, users with
old versions of the Bitstream package can't upgrade.  They have to buy
the package for $29.95.

We have ordered a copy of the new Bitstream package but haven't received
it yet.  In an attempt to hold us over, I have converted our WPRINT*.ALL
files from WP50 to WP51 using the WP51 PTR Program.  It works quite
well.

I hope this helps.
Chris Taylor
South Dakota State University Computing Center
C1CS@SDSUMVS.BITNET