jrstremikis@vms.macc.wisc.edu (11/15/89)
A PostScript interpreter that runs on a Mac Plus, SE or II and displays output pages on the screen is now available from Lincoln & Co. Product for Macs is called PostShow, and requires no printer or other hardware to operate. PS Tutor is the IBM-PC product. Either product is meant for the graphics arts professional, who has knowledge of PostScript... and for learners. PostScript files created by publishing and illustration software may be interpreted and viewed. Such files can also be created or modified using the system's built-in editor. An interactive mode is active and available so commands can be executed from the keyboard. The Mac product has an on-line reference manual describing all of PostScript's operators and error messages, pull-down windows into the operand stack and graphics state, and zoom-and-pan function to show parts of page, magnification, and reduction. Produces hardcopy output on both PostScript and non-PostScript printers. On non-PS units, it prints PS pages at the screen resolution of 72 dpi. With PS printers, it transmits PS files for the unit to interpret. Mac application is available for US 224.95, and includes the 13 standard PS fonts, similar to Helvetica, Courier, and Times and Symbol. Additional fonts are available, for the more recent laser printers. For further information: Lincoln & Co., David Jellison, Director of Software Sales 45 Winthrop Street, Concord, Massachusetts 01742 phone 508.369.1441 FAX 508.371.2287 This is not an endorsement of the product... I would be most interested in comments and experiences with either Mac or PC product. Direct inquiries about the product to David Jellison, above. Send comments, evaluations, to me. jrstremikis@vms.macc.wisc.edu