[mod.computers.laser-printers] Value of Inside LaserWriter?

cak@PURDUE.EDU ("Christopher A. Kent") (02/20/86)

We've had an order for Inside LaserWriter outstanding to Apple (through
Computerland, sigh, don't ask) for several months, and always get the
answer that it's out of stock. I've started wondering -- what
additional information is in Inside LW that isn't in the LW Appendix in
the paperback PostScript book? Can anyone tell me? Or should we just
cancel the order and buy the PostScript book (we're using the
pre-release 3-ring binder version now.)

Could someone tell me the ISBN of the PostScript book (it's not in the
local stores)?

Thanks,
chris
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[[Editor's note:  I have the ISBN as follows:

PostScript Language Reference Manual 1-201-10174-2 $22.95
PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook 1-201-10179-3 $16.95

Author on both is Adobe Systems Inc.

					--Rick ]]

GFoster@USC-ISI.ARPA (Glen Foster) (02/20/86)

We made the mistake of buying both the Apple and the Adobe PostScript
books.  All additional information in the Apple book is related to the
Macintosh and the AppleTalk network.  If you are not using the LW in this
environment, cancel your order and save your money!  If you are using a 
Mac with the LW, it may be worthwhile as it provides screen fonts (on disk)
and a little software for the Mac that may be valuable.  (We don't use
our LW with a Mac network so I don't know for sure.)

I've been told that the Addison-Wesley publications may have additional
information but I don't know for sure.  

Glen
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