laser-lovers@ucbvax.UUCP (12/17/85)
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Subject: Pointer to filter wanted: WordStar --> troff
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We are soon to receive a QMS Lasergraphics 1200 printer for our
Pyramid 90x (Sys 5.2 and BSD 4.2). The technical pubs group is
hoping to use this printer for page proofs, and to off-load work
from their present phototypesetting system. Therein lies the
rub: current production systems utilize Nerd . . ., er, WordStar.
We're looking for a public domain filter to convert up-loaded
WordStar text files to *troff-acceptable macros. I can write
such a filter, but I hate the idea of reinventing the wheel (and/or
the hub cap), so I thought I'd ask first. Think of it as a
Christmas present to someone who has better things to do.
Thanks in advance.
:r all usual disclaimers
Geoff Walton
NCR E&M San Diego
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