Laser Printer/PostScript Protocol

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Subject: Laser Printer/PostScript Protocol
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Date: Fri, 25-Jan-85 09:29:20 EST
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From: Wang Zeep

If one remembers my message of a few months ago, I told INFO-MAC all about
the wonderful PostScript protocol, which would give us device-independent
typesetting. Luckily, Apple did come through and I also just saw an
announcement from Mergenthaler Linotype (Allied L. in this country, but I
like the old name) that they would be bringing out a PS typesetter.
This means that the Mac can now be the front-end to a typesetter, run
a page proofer, take customer-supplied disks and downloads, and play
games! With a file server, this system (hypothetical now, unfortunately)
could be the complete base for a small publication or technical writing
firm, and would offer pretty amazing functionality.

[flame off]

Also, I heard a rumor that BB&N would be writing a MacMail and other net
software for the Mac. Neat!

Has anyone bought a double-sided drive yet for their Mac?

confused, but elated,
wz
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