J_SCHULL@acc.haverford.edu (Jonathan Schull) (03/26/91)
From: HC::J_SCHULL "Jonathan Schull" 25-MAR-1991 09:42:32.74 To: IN%"simmons@cs.odu.edu" CC: J_SCHULL Subj: RE: Hewlett Packard Laser Printers & TP PRINTER/PLOTTER BGI DRIVERS FOR TURBO C/PASCAL [disclaimer: I use this product it works as advertised I have have no interest in the company. This is their press release....] GRAF/DRIVE PLUS allows Turbo C and Turbo Pascal graphics programs to produce output on printers and plotters. GRAF/DRIVE PLUS is unique in that it provides device drivers for Borland's built-in graphics library instead of implementing a separate set of graphics commands. This approach ensures a high degree of compatibility with existing screen graphics programs. Unlike many products that provide graphics device independence, GRAF/DRIVE PLUS is not permanently memory resident, and will be licensed to developers without distribution royalties. Turbo C and Turbo Pascal have a built-in graphics li- brary of over 70 functions, and support a wide range of CRTs via Borland Graphics Interface (BGI) drivers. GRAF/DRIVE PLUS provides additional BGI-compatible drivers for PostScript printers, Hewlett-Packard LaserJet, Epson FX80, and Epson LQ1500 printers, as well as HP7470A/7475A pen plotters. BGI compatability means that a developer can often 'port' his/her Turbo screen graphics program to a hard copy device by simply changing the driver name reference. GRAF/DRIVE PLUS has a list price of $149 for a Personal Use License (without redistribution rights) and $299 for a Developer's License. It requires Turbo C 2.0 or Turbo Pascal 5.0/5.5 for the IBM-PC. For further information contact FLEMING SOFTWARE PO Box 528, Oakton, VA 22124 USA (703) 591-6451 Direct sales in the US only. For international sales contact PROGRAMMERS CONNECTION 7249 Whipple Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-7143 USA Canada 800-225-1166 International 216-494-3781 Fax 216-494-5260 or PROGRAMMERS SHOP 5 Pond Park Rd, Hingham, MA 02043 USA Canada 800-446-3846 International 617-740-2510 Fax 617-749-2018
Bruce.Mcara@f72.n140.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Bruce Mcara) (03/30/91)
Just in case you miss my previous message: I am about to release a shareware package og BGI drivers (Laserjet, matrix and HPGL). It is being tested right now but I expect to release it in April. The package will come in two versions - a free set of BGI's and documentation and a developers package which will include a configuration editor (for redirecting output) and full source code (assembler). -- Bruce Mcara - via FidoNet node 1:140/22 UUCP: ...!herald!weyr!72!Bruce.Mcara Domain: Bruce.Mcara@f72.n140.z1.FIDONET.ORG Standard Disclaimers Apply...