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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 07:04:00 CDT
From:         Howard Blakesley <HBLAKE@NNOMED.BITNET>

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From:         KLG1@PHOENIX.CAMBRIDGE.AC.UK

I've a really naive query that's irritating me no end.
I support numerous wordprocessing packages here with Wordperfect
being our standard. A user, recently use to the MAC world, is
trying Windows 'Terminal' and 'Write' for her limited
requirements - she feels at home with this type of interface. She
may opt for a specific WP package later.
I use Windows frequently but have hardly ever used Write - it seems
a simple enough prog. - but what is it in Windows that needs
setting to ensure the screen fonts display of text approximates to
the printed output.
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Keith Griffin

KLG1@UK.AC.CAM.PHX
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Keith
I am not sure what version of Windows you are using. If 3.0
you will need to use an on screen type manager (Adobe Type
Manager comes to mind. They are up to version 2.0) in order
to see the fonts on screen.  Of course you will only be able
to see them correctly on the screen if the screen type manager
"recognizes" the font, otherwise you will get a "best guess"
display.  In Windows 3.1 True Type fonts are handled by Windows
just fine, but with all the same caveats as above.  Yes, this
works in Write and any other compliant Windows app.  I guess the
long and short of it is that the Windows font manager (which
ever you are using) must recognize the font that you want to
print in order to display it "exactly" right.
BTW IMHO WYSIWYG word processing is for the insane or very
wealthy with lots of free time.
HTH

Howard Blakesley

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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 09:22:56 CST
From:         jim ducey <UCIC321@UNLVM.BITNET>
Subject:      WinHelp.EXE from WUGNET

A column in 5 October 92 InfoWorld (p29) discusses Winhelp.exe.
This program is supposedly a sophisticated help file for use
with Windows. It apparently uses a variety of techniques to
provide a very nice help file. The program was available from
the Windows User Group Network (WUG-NET). This program may
be part of the WUG-NET electronic edition of the Windows
Resource Kit.

Does anyone know where to get a copy of this? Can it be uploaded
to CICI? A copy is to be supplied to subscribers to Windows Journal.

Any help in tracking this down would be appreciated.
From: KRIZ@VTVM1.BITNET (Harry M. Kriz)
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Subject: Re: Advice about GIF Programs, Viewers, & Manipulators
Date: 15 Oct 92 17:08:44 GMT
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In regard to a location for PaintShop Pro

I had found PSP10.ZIP at WUARCHIVE.WUSTL.EDU in mirrors/msdos/windows3.
back in May. That's the SIMTEL20 mirror site.

The more recent PSP101.ZIP was on a local bulletin board, so I don't
have an internet address handy.

Try searching ARCHIE for the file name PSP101.ZIP

--Harry

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From: swesterback@tnclus.tele.nokia.fi
Subject: Re: Printing with Win31 (Was:(no subject given)) 
Organization: Nokia Telecommunications.
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 14:03:11 GMT

In article <A666EBE529443C40@UK.AC.CAMBRIDGE.PHOENIX>, KLG1@PHOENIX.CAMBRIDGE.AC.UK writes:
> I've a really naive query that's irritating me no end.
> I support numerous wordprocessing packages here with Wordperfect
> being our standard. A user, recently use to the MAC world, is
> trying Windows 'Terminal' and 'Write' for her limited
> requirements - she feels at home with this type of interface. She
> may opt for a specific WP package later.
She should start to use Word for Windows, especially if she have been 
using word for Mac! The newest w4w version (2.0a) is very nice.

> I use Windows frequently but have hardly ever used Write - it seems
> a simple enough prog. - but what is it in Windows that needs
> setting to ensure the screen fonts display of text approximates to
> the printed output.
Simply the correct printer driver. You can't just try any printer driver.
The generic printer driver should only be used if the printer is very 
VERY old. And the generic printerfonts (Roman) hardly ever corresponds to 
those old printers.

Write does NOT have to know much about the printer. It relies on the 
printer driver to do the dirty work.

If you find the correct printer driver and still doesn't get satisfaction
make sure that  you are using a Windows 3.1-driver and also do use TrueType
fonts. At least TT:s are supposed to display and print correctly.

Sten

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Test the utility at WSMR-SIMTEL20.Army.mil::pd1:<msdos.dirutl>swxd303d.zip
NB! I am working, but not speaking for Nokia Telecommunications!
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From:         "Theodore J. Soldatos" <THEODORE@GREARN.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: WIN3-L: Frightening Halloween ideas w

How about printing 100 pages of a W4W doc on a PS/2 with only 2MB RAM and,
here is the big chill, an FX-80+ printer ? (aaaarrrrrggggghhhhh!).


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Date:         Thu, 8 Oct 1992 10:08:42 -0400
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Subject:      Query about W4W 2 revision b?

Can anyone out there tell me what changes were made. Is it worthwhile
updating the this new revision? Thanks for your reply.
From: KNOPF@FNAL.BITNET
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Subject: NT Device Driver Kit
Date: 15 Oct 92 16:03:00 GMT
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 The following message showed up today on the netnews.
 I thought it would be of general interest to people planning
 to use NT development tools......
 The price is certainly right (remember OS/2 at $2,500?) and
 it should spawn a wealth of shareware and pd applications.
   Walter Knopf

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From: dwightm@microsoft.com (Dwight Matheny)
Subject: MS: New Windows NT DDK info
Date: 14 Oct 92 22:22:10 GMT
Organization: Microsoft
Keywords: DDK

Thanks to everyone who commented on our pricing/packaging plans
for the Windows NT Preliminary DDK. In response to your requests
we have decided to lower the price for the DDK, and offer a CD-only
version of the product. Here's the new US pricing:

        DDK CD-ROM only-                        $69
        DDK CD-ROM with hard-copy documentation $399

This pricing is consistent with our SDK pricing, and includes updates
and the final version of the DDK. The documentation will be included
on the CD in both Postscript and Write format, and all the device
driver functions will be documented in Winhelp.

The DDK will be available before the end of November. If you are in
the US and  currently own the Win32 SDK, you will be receiving a
mailing on the DDK in mid-November which will include 4 page
product datasheet, and an order coupon. We encourage you to order
via this coupon since we are unable to keep up with extremely high
call volumes the past few weeks. You will receive this coupon in
plenty of time before the product ships.

International customers should contact their local MS office for
ordering, pricing, and  availability information.

One other important change which you should be aware of. Everyone
who purchases the hard-copy documentation for the DDK will receive
the new book "Inside Windows NT" from MS Press. This book will
not be on the CD.

Again, thanks for your feedback.

Dwight Matheny
Product Manager- SDKs and DDKs
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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 13:57:02 +0000
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From:         Vincent D'Haeyere
              <INFSTDDHAEY%BNANDP51.BITNET@PUCC.PRINCETON.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Windows ROM version.

Hello netters,

If I remember correctly from reading a computer magazine, I think that
Microsoft has just released a Windows ROM SDK for the hardware manufacturers

I suggest you to contact Microsoft to check if they plan to release such a
software to the masses.

I hope this helps !

Vincent D'Haeyere

Bitnet : INFSTDDHAEY@BNANDP51
Internet : INFSTDDHAEY@BNANDP51.BITNET
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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 10:28:08 CDT
From:         Rick Johnson <96942392@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU>
Subject:      RE: TT vs ATM

I thought someone mentioned this, but I was not sure...

Is there a PD program available throught FTP that will convert ATM to
TT and back???

Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick Johnson
96942392@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
From: RMORIN@OZ.UMB.KSU.EDU (Ryan Morin-CSO Tech S.)
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Subject: Re: TrueType Fonts for Sale.
Date: 8 Oct 92 18:12:33 GMT
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    I've been interested in the discussion on font conversion. Our
office recently brought up the same questions about converting fonts
and the legal ramifications.  In our case we were trying to
standardize our font package for network use.  AllType says that they
copyright all fonts their program converts, yet what happens with
public domain fonts that are converted?  Are they still public domain
or are they AllType property?
    Sharon O' Neil replied that there are shareware programs
available to check copyrights on fonts...does anyone have the names
and locations of these files?
    Since this isn't a direct Windows related question, I would be
happy to summarize any responses I get.
From: JZK2115@HUSZEG11.BITNET (Maroy Akos)
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.win3-l
Subject: Re: Looking for a 'C' Compiler
Date: 15 Oct 92 13:12:31 GMT
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              13 Oct 1992 15:51:50 CDT from <westep@STL-06SIMA.ARMY.MIL>

I can recommend the Turbo C/C++ for Windows by Borland. It runs under
windows, requiers 2 megs of ram, and looks good. In addition, it translates
pretty fast on my 386/40. When you get Borland C/C++, it contains the
Turbo C/C++ as well (the DOS version of Borland's C/C++ is called
Borland C/C++, the one runing under Windows is called Turbo C/C++).
If you are familiar with the Borland development enviroment, it is easy
to get used to Turbo C/C++, it is almost the same, just under windows,
with beautiful objects display and windows help.

Akos Maroy

jzk2115 at huszeg11
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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 13:54:00 CDT
From:         $LPAHM0@LUCCPUA.BITNET
Subject:      Help: PCX

I have about 30 small PCX file, one picture(one page) in each file.
How can I print them all one time and how?

Thanks advance.
From: BMAJ@PLEARN.BITNET (Borys)
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Subject: (no subject given)
Date: 16 Oct 92 19:43:05 GMT
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I was happy user of 486 DX (16Mb RAM). I used Windows 3.1 and have no problem w
ith memory. I had swap file 64 Mb (on 300 Mb disk). So i know that there is no
problems with memory less then 16 Mb.
                                     Borys M.
From: JZK2115@HUSZEG11.BITNET (Maroy Akos)
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Date: 15 Oct 92 13:07:36 GMT
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              13 Oct 1992 16:56:59 -0400 from <zimmer@GW.WMICH.EDU>

Yes, you can recover the MS-DOS icon. In program manager, when Main is
your actual subwindow (or the one you want to put your MS-DOS icon in),
select the New menu point from the file menu, select group item, then
enter MS-DOS for the name, command.com for the application (you may need
the path for it), then choose OK.
That's all, foltks!

Akos Maroy ::-)

jzk2115 at huszeg11
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From:         Rick Johnson <96942392@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU>
Subject:      RE: TT vs ATM

I thought someone mentioned this, but I was not sure...

Is there a PD program available throught FTP that will convert ATM to
TT and back???

Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick Johnson
96942392@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Subject:      RE: PCX AND VISUAL BASIC

Rob,
Thank you very much for your msg, which was very helpfull.
Sincerely,
Alessio Valentini
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Rob,
Thank you very much for your msg, which was very helpfull.
Sincerely,
Alessio Valentini
From: waverheu@VUB.AC.BE (Verheulpen W.)
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Subject: Re: Memory Management Software
Date: 15 Oct 92 15:36:25 GMT
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              "KASPER@PENNDRLS.UPENN.EDU

In a posting KASPER@PENNDRLS.UPENN.EDU writes :
>
>
> Mike Bitz <BITZM@COLUMBIA.DSU.EDU> writes:
>
> >I have just purchased a 386-40 MHz motherboard with 4 megabytes of 60
> >n.s. RAM (on 4 SIMM modules).  My question:  what memory management
> >software seems to work the best for those of you in 386/486 land?
> >i.e.  Fewer crashes, more available memory, quicker access, etc.
> >Please respond by e-mail.  Thanks in advance.
>
> I wish this was a positive response but I have been using QuaterDeck 386
> QEMM for years under many different environments and they all at one time
> or another experience the same thing.  I am running something/anything
> and all of a sudden QEMM takes control and asks if I want to
> 'terminate or reboot the system'.
>
> My personal opinion is that I would try something other than QEMM.
>
> -Stan Kasper
> kasper@penndrls.upenn.edu
>
>
Opinions may differ. We have been using Qemm all along with win3.x and
never had any serious problems that we could not explain. We have installed
a multitude of 386 pc's with no problem at all. Unfortunately using
a thing like qemm expects that the user be very familiar with the internal
pc structures. Many times an automatic installation with qemm needs
to be fine tuned and the optimize is not always a real optimize.
I would recommend it but not more than 386max & others. Most of them
perform equally well. Although I think 386max was quoted as being 'the
best' I personally prefer qemm. For what it's worth !

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From: roysan@UXB.LIV.AC.UK (Mr. R. Coates)
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Subject: Changing ProgMgr Icons
Date: 14 Oct 92 17:06:14 GMT
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Someone mentioned a package for editing the main icons in program
manager. since I have to squint at my screen to determine which is
the icon I'm looking for (800x600 mode) I'd like to change the icons.

I believe the package was called groupicon.  Anyone know more?

Is it shareware, freeware, horribly expensive??

Maybe I should give in and install Norton's Desktop!

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Roy.


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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 08:45:00 EDT
From:         Vince Scarafino <Scarafino@MULTICS-A.PMS.FORD.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windows NT

 >Date:  5 October 1992 00:09 edt
 >From:  Gary Jarrell <C604441 at MIZZOU1.MISSOURI.EDU>
 >Subject:  Windows NT

 >Hi, I am new to the list.  I am doing a comparison on Unix and Windows NT for
 t
 >wo of my classes.  I realize that NT is new, and not onthe market just yet,
 but
 > is there anyone out there that has seen it or better yet worked on the
 design?
 >I am looking not only at the internals but also the apperance of it, like how
 >it compares to Motif, Sun View, etc.; how it "feels"; So if you have used,
 >worked on, or seen NT, please drop me a note at:
 >
 >C604441@MIZZOU1.MISSOURI.EDU
 >
 >with your impressions or thoughts about it.
 >
 >Thanks, Gary Jarrell

NT utilizes a micro-kernal design to manage computer resources.  It
supports multiple environments as "applications".  The Windows
environment has the look and feel of Windows 3.1, the DOS environment
the look and feel of DOS.  There is an OS/2 1.x environment, but I
haven't checked it out.  There will be an POSIX environment supported.

Vince
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From: peterlew@bnr.ca (Peter Lew)
Subject: XTALK for Windows problem
Keywords: XTALK 
Reply-To: peterlew@bnr.ca (Peter Lew)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 92 17:53:58 GMT

I'm installing a custom modem for XTALK for Windows and 
as such I have to set the 'settings' for the custom modem
selection. I noticed there are 3 'CONNECT' fields.

I figured out that the 'CONNECT % ^M^J' means look for 
the text 'CONNECT' followed by a number followed by CRLF.

My problem is this... my modem verbose response is also 
includes more text (compression and error correcting scheme)
For example I sometimes get CONNECT 9600 EC/V42BIS and other
times I just get the EC part. 

I would like to know what is the symbol for the extended 
characters after the '%'. I've tried the * wildcard but that
doesn't work and I can't guarantee that the same text will
always follow the baud rate.

Thanx

Peter Lew

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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1992 10:45:00 EDT
From:         kgift%cclink.draper.com@SURNAME.DRAPER.COM
Subject:      Windows Drivers/GHostscript for the 3852 IBM Jetprinter

    (Note: This is a second attempt to post this.  I apologize if
    anyone receives this twice.)

    I too would be interested in a Windows driver for the IBM 3852
    color jetprinter.  I tried contacting the local (Boston) IBM
    office, who referred me to the local Lexmark office, who were not
    able to help.  The whole issue of writing/finding Windows drivers
    for older (unsupported) peripherals would seem to be a mess.  Is
    there anyone out there who knows of ways to have drivers written
    if they don't already exist?

    As a workaround for this particular printer, I have done the
    following.  I use an existing Windows color postscript driver and
    set the options to generate an EPS (Encapsulated Postscript File)
    file on my hard disk.  At some later point, I use the GNU software
    Ghostscript (Version 2.4.1 for DOS) to do the actual printing to
    the jetprinter.  GNU software is available freely on the Internet,
    and it comes with source code.  It did not include a driver for
    the IBM jetprinter, but it turned out that it was not too
    difficult to modify the Ghostscript HP Paintjet driver to work
    with the IBM jetprinter.  (The code is written in C and the DOS
    version comes with Borland C Make files.)  This combination
    essentially gives me an extremely low cost (<$200) color
    postscript printer (with an admittedly low resolution of 84 dots
    per inch).  I find that for my personal uses, this works out very
    well.  I rather like this 1985 ink jet printer, and the supplies
    are still readily available (at least in Boston).

    Hope this helps.
                                        ---- Kevin Gift
    "Everyone should strive to learn before they die what they are
    running from, and to, and why."  - James Thurber, "Further Fables
                                                  For Our Times"
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