[mod.computers.vax] TEX on Tape?

ZCSTIN05@UDCVM.BITNET ("Todd A. Coram") (07/23/86)

I have heard that there is a version of Donald Knuth's typesetting program
TEX available on a recent DECUS tape. Does anybody know which tape number?

We are a VAX 11/780 and need to do technical papers on a LN03 laser printer,
and have no way to properly justify and format text which will be printed
using   proportionally spaced fonts like C.G. TIMES.

Runoff doesn't help much (except for the default fonts).

If you have a copy of TEX (with a driver for LN03) or a similiar program
I would greatly appreciate a response to ZCSTIN05@UDCVM.BITNET .

Thanx in advance,
Todd

sasaki@HARVARD.HARVARD.EDU (Marty Sasaki) (07/24/86)

The most complete, easiest way to get all of the TeX software is to
order a tape from Kellerman and Smith. The thing costs $100 and you
get TeX, Metafont, utility programs, loads of fonts, and a TeXBook.

The LN03 driver works well and Flavio Rose is very helpful in
diagnosing problems. If you want a supported driver, then you can
purchase one from Kellerman and Smith.
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