RWILLIAM@UVMVM.BITNET (Robert Williams, Jr.) (02/08/90)
I would like to know if Quattro runs slower too......I know WordPerfect does and we are thinking of getting both new versions....I look forward to 5.1.....Can we use the bitstream fonts that we used with 5.0.....? I use the fonts quite a bit for desk top publishing.....Has desktop publishing improved on WordPerfect 5.1....????? We are getting the new versions of these soon and I want some more input on how and what to expect???? Thank for your help.....Are we going to get a WordPerfect 5.1 subscriber and Quattro Subscriber list.....Is there enough interest.......??? Robert Williams, Jr. Bailey/Howe Library University of Vermont Burlington, VT 05405 BITNET: RWILLIAM@UVMVM
HKAMENS@KENTVM.BITNET (Harry Kamens) (02/08/90)
Quattro Pro probably does run a little slower because of all the disk access for small overlay files. I've never put a stop watch to it however. The tradeoff is that Quattro Pro can handle much larger files than the original. Couple that with the added capabilities of multiple spreadsheets, font control, advanced graph annotating and I think you have a package which is a major step up from the original (which I thought was great to begin with). There is one immediate probelem. WordPerfect 5.1 does not read Quattro Pro files directly, you have to save them in Lotus format. From what I have read on this list the 1/19 upgrade to WP 5.1 solves this problem. There is a Quattro list running out of Yale but there doesn't seem to be any action on it.
C1CS@SDSUMUS.BITNET (Chris Taylor) (02/09/90)
WordPerfect 5.1 does support the use of bitstream fonts. A new version of the fontware is offered. "Bitstream Fontware 3.0 for WordPerfect 5.1 has been improved to: - Take up less disk space. - Allow you to make up to 26 user-defined character sets. - Let you share fonts among several applications. - Support new printers like the HP LaserJet IIP, DeskJet, and the Canon LBP8-II. - Feature special character sets such as ASCII Business and ASCII Technical. To order your Bitstream Starter Kit, which includes four styles each of Swiss and Dutch (Bitstream's versions of Helvetica and Times Roman) plus one weight of Bitstream Charter, a $535 value for just $29.95, call (800) 222-9409." p.817 WordPerfect 5.1 Manual As I understand it, the new Bitstream package is quite different and is necessary for creating fonts for WP51. In addition, users with old versions of the Bitstream package can't upgrade. They have to buy the package for $29.95. We have ordered a copy of the new Bitstream package but haven't received it yet. In an attempt to hold us over, I have converted our WPRINT*.ALL files from WP50 to WP51 using the WP51 PTR Program. It works quite well. I hope this helps. Chris Taylor South Dakota State University Computing Center C1CS@SDSUMVS.BITNET
ST801333@BROWNVM.BITNET (Andre Lehovich) (02/09/90)
Remember you have to send subscription requests to LISTSERV@YALEVM, not to the list itself. Andre
JBERTELO@RKC.UFSIA.AC.BE (Johan Berteloot) (02/09/90)
Hello Dear WordPerfect freaks, I'd like to comment on <RWILLIAM@UVMVM>'s question about a QUATTRO discussion group/list. There is already one, but there aren't many messages or questions on it. Quattro is such a good program, so ... The address is <QUATRO-L@YALEVM> Notice that Quattro is written with one 'T' (This is not a writing error from me ||||) I'd also like to ask something about WP. What is meant with bitstream fonts from within WordPerfect and how can one use/activate them ? Johan Berteloot User Support Service Computer Center University of Antwerp Belgium
CSTRIPLI@UGA.BITNET (02/09/90)
Can the new Bitstream package still work with WordPerfect 5.0? I know a user who needs softfonts for the HP IIP but are not ready to upgrade to 5.1.
INSF@MUSICB.MCGILL.CA (The Teacher (Shawn Farrell)) (02/09/90)
You can speed up Quattro Pro quite a bit if you have more then 640K of memory. Even if you have just 1MB (which most 286 machines come with today), you can set a VDISK for extended memory and then tell Quattro to use the RAM disk for its swap files. The new interim release of 5.1 is supposed to support Quattro file importing directly. Shawn Farrell McGill University
SMUIR@UA1VM.BITNET (Scott P. Muir) (02/09/90)
Please pardon my ignorance, but what is on the listserv at YALEVM? Scott P. Muir SMUIR@UA1VM The University of Alabama