UKTeX Digest Friday, 27 Sep 1991 Volume 91 : Issue 37
Today's Topics:
{Q&A}:
Re: Beginner's Guide to LaTeX
Re: emTeX, PD-TeX
access to aston archive
ISO LaTeX style updated
Re: EMTEX
TeX and LaTeX for the CBM Amiga 500
TeX
Drawing packages, X and TeX.
EMTeX Driver for HP LaserJet?
PC package to generate mathematical graphs?
{Announcements}:
incremental posting to e-MATH.ams.com
Call for Papers, TUG92
{Archive News}:
RE: ISO LaTeX style updated
Administrivia:
Moderators: Peter Abbott (Aston University) and
David Osborne (University of Nottingham)
Contributions: UKTeX@uk.ac.tex
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 91 14:52:45 +0000
From: Sebastian Rahtz <spqr@uk.ac.southampton.ecs>
Subject: Re: Beginner's Guide to LaTeX
Peter Flynn <CBTS8001%ie.ucc.iruccvax@uk.ac.earn-relay> writes:
>
> Is there a startup document of similar level to Michael Doob's
> <Gentle |Introduction> which deals exclusively with LaTeX which
> I can download from somewhere?
Jon Warbrick's Essential Latex - look for essential.tex at Aston or
elsewhere
spqr
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 91 13:59:28 -0500
From: Till Koerner <HT050KO%earn.dacth11@uk.ac.earn-relay>
Subject: Re: emTeX, PD-TeX
emTeX is available from 129.69.1.12 (Stuttgart, Germany) by anonymous
Internet ftp. The directories are under /soft/tex/machines/pc/emtex/.
In the betatest directory are beta (5,6) versions of some of the
emTeX utilities and emTeX386, which is faster than ordinary emTeX
for the 8086/186/286; it uses its own 386 extender and thus can use
extended memory.
Hope that helps.
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 91 09:02:00 +0000
From: XRASIMMIE%ie.ucg.cs8700@uk.ac.earn-relay
Subject: access to aston archive
What has happened to friendly old TEX.AC.UK?
Now I have to CALL JANET_GATE and enter a 12-digit number
Is this progress or what?
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 91 15:23:45 +0000
From: Nick North <ndn@uk.co.national-physical-lab.seg>
Subject: ISO LaTeX style updated
*** Sender's original message modified by SYSTEM@uk.ac.tex to reflect
*** the files' placement within the archive.
The latest version of the ISO style (for LaTeX) has now been included
in the Aston archive.
The ISO style is a LaTeX document style for typesetting ISO standards
according to the guidelines of the ISO Central Secretariat. It has been
used to produce camera-ready copy for a number of standards in the areas
of programming languages, specification languages, communications
protocols and physical measurement. Anyone writing an International
Standard in LaTeX should have a copy.
The style consists of the following files:
iso.sty - the main style file
iso9.sty - 9 point style option
iso10.sty - 10 point style option
iso-doc.tex - documentation
The files are to be found in directory [tex-archive.latex.contrib]
Nick North
National Physical Laboratory
Teddington, Middx. TW11 0LW
UK.
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 91 18:00:42 +0100
From: Eberhard Mattes
<mattes%de.dbp.uni-stuttgart.informatik.azu@uk.ac.nsfnet-relay>
Subject: Re: EMTEX
Mike Cole writes:
> Can you tell me if EMTEX supports PCs' Extended Memory? I haven't
> been able to dig this out yet. If not, it would be a good idea, since
> so many PCs can now have more than 1MB plugged in, with the surplus over
> 1MB run as Extended Memory.
The next version will support XMS; a beta-test version which supports XMS
is available from the Aston archive, as far as I know.
Eberhard Mattes (mattes@azu.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de)
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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 91 11:55:13 -0100
From: Matthew Smith <matthew@uk.ac.aberdeen.computing-science> (by
way of P.Abbott@uk.ac.aston)
Subject: TeX and LaTeX for the CBM Amiga 500
hello,
I've got an Amiga A500, and have heard that there is a version of
TeX and LaTeX for it. I logged into your Aston Archive but could
not find anything about TeX for the Amiga.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
........ matt ...........
Matt Smith,
Dept. Computing Science,
Kings College,
University of Aberdeen
SCOTLAND AB9 2UB
tel : 0224 - 272844
fax : 0224 - 487048
email : matthew@uk.ac.abdn.csd
or matthew@uk.ac.aberdeen.computing-science
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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 91 11:55:15 -0100
From: C.J.Earle@uk.ac.exeter
Subject: TeX
I have access to TeX here at Exeter University but have been told by a
colleague at the Open University that there is a public domain
version of TeX for the 386 which I could install on my PC at home.
I have an Opus 386DX, 40 Mb hard disk and Hewlett Packard
Diskjet 500 inkjet printer.
Is this version of TeX available through you? If not,
could you advise me where I might get it.
Many thanks for your help.
John Earle.
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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 91 13:08:42 +0000
From: Tim Bradshaw <tfb@uk.ac.edinburgh.aisb>
Subject: Drawing packages, X and TeX.
I use (Tom Rokicki's) dvips for TeX output, on Unix machines running
X11. Whenever I've had to do any drawings (which is rather seldom so
far) I've used xfig (not sure which version but they all seem equally
bad) producing encapsulated PS via f2ps and then including that with
dvips.
The main problem with this is that xfig isn't (I think) a very good
drawing package, and in addition it's not terribly reliable. the
actual PS inclusion works fine (modulo fonts).
I'd like to get something better! I'd really like to know about any
good drawing package for X/Unix producing encapsulated PS. I'd much
prefer something free if at *all* possible but I'll consider expensive
ones if they are good enough. Alternatively if there's anything that
integrates TeX more portably, but it does need to be a visual &
interactive system.
- --tim
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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 91 12:14:29 -0100
From: P.Abbott@uk.ac.aston
Subject: EMTeX Driver for HP LaserJet?
>From:
>
>Lawrence Hopkins
>Tessella Support Services plc
>3 Vineyard Chambers
>Abingdon
>OX14 3PX
>
>Tel 0235 555511
>
>EMTEX Query
>
>Please can you tell me whether there is an EmTeX printer driver for the HP
>LaserJet? I have tried using the DVIHPLJ driver, but this results in
>blank pages being output. This did not surprise me as DVIHPLJ only claims
>to support HP LaserJet+ and HP DeskJet, not the older HP LaserJet.
>
>I would appreciate any help you can offer.
>
>Thanks very much
>
>
replies to me please so that I can have them printed and forwarded.
Thanks
Peter
Tel 44 (0)21 359 5492 direct
FAX 44 (0)21 359 6158
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Date: Fri, 27 Sep 91 12:14:32 -0100
From: P.Abbott@uk.ac.aston
Subject: PC package to generate mathematical graphs?
>From:
>Hosey Davoudian & C Hindmarch
>Coventry Technical College
>School of Mathematics
>The Butts
>Coventry
>CV1 3GD
>Telephone 0203 257221 X232
>Fax 0203 520164
>
>Dear Mr Abbott,
>
>Thank you for the information and hospitality supplied when my colleague
>and I visited you on July 15th.
>
>We are using a PC AT to run our TeX package, and can support 5.25" and
3.5"
>discs. We use a HP Series 2 Laser Jet printer, but also have access to a
>Kyocera (I'm not sure of the spelling) printer.
>
>We are looking for packages to generate mathematical graphs and
geometrical
>figures and incorporate them into TeX for various mathematical examination
>papers.
>
>Any information you can supply would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Yours faithfully,
>
>C Hindmarch
>Hosey Davoudian
>
>
>
Again replies to me please so that they can be printed and forwarded.
Thanks
Peter
Tel 44 (0)21 359 5492 direct
FAX 44 (0)21 359 6158
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Date: Mon, 16 Sep 91 17:28:29 -0500
From: Ralph Youngen <REY@com.ams.math>
Subject: incremental posting to e-MATH.ams.com
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 91 09:27:57 -0500
From: Ron Whitney <RFW%com.ams.math@uk.ac.nsfnet-relay>
Subject: Call for Papers, TUG92
%% Following is the 1992 TeX Users Group Call for Papers
%% This is a plain.tex file. Please print up and/or distribute
%% as widely as possible.
%% Main points: 1992 TUG Meeting in Portland, Oregon
%% July 27--30, 1992
%% Theme: `TeX in Context'
%% Deadline for Proposals: December 15, 1991 for
%% papers, workshops, poster talks, etc.
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\confsubtitle{Resources, Support Tools, and Comparative Studies}
\dates{July 27--30, 1992}
\programcoordinator{Mimi Lafrenz}
\programaddress{ETP Services Co.\\
2906 Northeast Glisan Street\\
Portland, Oregon 97232-3295\\
\phone{(503) 234-5522}\\
\fax{(503) 234-5604}\\
\email{Mimi@ETP.com}}
\programcommittee{Helen Gibson\\Wellcome Institute}
\programcommittee{Doug Henderson\\Blue Sky Research}
\programcommittee{Ron Whitney\\\TeX\ Users Group}
\introduction
The 1992 \TeX{} Users Group Annual Meeting will be held in Portland,
Oregon.
While \TeX{} itself is a powerful formatting and commmunication tool,
\TeX{} alone is not the full story. \TeX{} is supported and enhanced
by front-ends, font packages, graphics tools, device drivers, and
post-processors. The human \TeX{} working environment requires
documentation, instruction, and resource materials. And, as with all
programs, \TeX{} needs be viewed in a wider universe of publishing
and document management tools in order for those who use and develop
\TeX{} to understand its strengths and weaknesses and the directions
in which changes are appropriate.
The 1992 \TeX{} User Group Conference will focus on the \TeX{}
resource environment, on tools used to support \TeX{}, and on
comparative understanding of elements of the \TeX{} world among
themselves as well as with products outside that world.
In addition to the regular paper presentations, there will also be
topical workshops, poster sessions, several extended
courses, a networking lunch, and ``Birds of a Feather'' sessions.
\callforpapers
Contributions are now being sought by the Program Committee for
inclusion in the 1992 Meeting. Submissions for papers, workshops,
and poster sessions may include material on a wide range of topics
related to---but not limited to---the areas suggested below.
Selection will be based on originality, applicability, utility and
interest to the \TeX-using community. As well, a balance of beginner
and advanced levels will be sought.
\topiclist
\topicarea Supporting Tools
\topic Front-ends to \TeX{}
\topic Incorporation of graphics in \TeX{} documents
\topic Fonts for \TeX{}
\topic \TeX{} with PostScript
\topicarea Resources
\topic \TeX{}ware on the networks
\topic Universal access to networks and archives
\topic Survey of \LaTeX{} style files
\topic Local \TeX{} User Group support
\topic Education
\topicarea \TeX{} within Larger Environments
\topic Exporting \TeX{} output to other applications
\topic Document exchange and markup
\topic Translation between \TeX{} and word-processors
\topic \TeX{} as a database publishing tool
\topic Document management systems
\topic Uses of \TeX{} within the publishing, academic, research,
and commercial typography communities
\topicarea Comparative Studies
\topic \TeX{} implementations on microcomputers
\topic Device driver standards
\topic Survey of screen previewers
\topic The capabilities of desktop publishing software
\endtopiclist
\deadlines
\deadln December 15, 1991: One page proposals submitted via mail,
email, or facsimile to the Program Coordinator.
Proposals may be received after this date, but are then subject
to considerations of available space in the program.
\deadln January 15, 1992: Notification of acceptance.
\deadln March 15, 1992: Preliminary paper submitted.
\deadln July 1, 1992: Preprint ready.
\deadln July 27--30, 1992: Presentation at 1992~\rlap{Meeting.}
\deadln August 28, 1992: Final paper.
\miscinfo % contact the TUG office at:
\phone (401) 751-7760
\fax (401) 751-1071
\email {TUG@Math.AMS.com}
}
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Date: Thu, 26 Sep 91 22:01:58 +0000
From: Brian {Hamilton Kelly} <TeX@uk.ac.cranfield.rmcs>
Subject: RE: ISO LaTeX style updated
In a message (to UKTeX) of Thu, 26 Sep 91 15:23:45 BST,
Nick North <ndn@uk.co.national-physical-lab.seg> wrote:
> With this message I am submitting the latest version of the ISO style
> for inclusion in the Aston archive.
>
> The ISO style is a LaTeX document style for typesetting ISO standards
> according to the guidelines of the ISO Central Secretariat. It has been
> used to produce camera-ready copy for a number of standards in the areas
> of programming languages, specification languages, communications
> protocols and physical measurement. Anyone writing an International
> Standard in LaTeX should have a copy.
>
> The style consists of the following files:
> iso.sty - the main style file
> iso9.sty - 9 point style option
> iso10.sty - 10 point style option
> iso.tex - documentation
Nick,
Please DON'T send the files themselves to this list; when submissions
are sent to UKTeX@uk.ac.tex, they're exploded out to a panel of
reviewers (which is how an answer can sometimes be published in the same
issue of UKTeX as the original query).
The list server at uk.ac.tex attempted to explode the few hundred lines
of each of your files, with a view to mailing them out to the panel.
Luckily for the latter, this happened to coincide with the account
running out of quota because of a mailing loop between it and a rogue
mailer elsewhere, so your submissions weren't retransmitted.
Perhaps this is an opportune time for the editor to remind readers where
to send submissions to the archive: transfer them by NIFTP to uk.ac.tex,
username CONTRIBUTIONS, with a null password. THEN send mail to
Archive-Contributions@uk.ac.tex announcing what you've put there; one of
the archivists will then move the files to their appropriate location
and resend your announcement, now supplemented by the location
information, to UKTeX for publication.
Those without NIFTP capability should just send the announcement to the
archivists, one of whom will then contact the submittor to arrange
collection, possibly by anonymous FTP *from* the submittor's site.
Brian {Hamilton Kelly}
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VMS backup of TeX 2.991 plus PSprint requires one 2400ft tape.
\subsection Exabyte 8mm tapes
Same contents available as 0.5" tapes.
Following tape types available: SONY Video 8 cassette P5 90MP,
MAXELL Video 8 cassette P5-90, TDK Video 8 cassette P5-90MPB
\section TeX IMPLEMENTATIONS FOR SMALL COMPUTERS
\subsection OzTeX (for Macintosh)
Send 10 UNFORMATTED 800K disks to Aston with return postage.
\subsection emTeX (for MS-DOS)
The complete package (3.5" High density disk format ONLY)
is available from Aston at a cost of 15 pounds,
including disks, post and packing.
All other enquiries and disk formats should be directed to:
Eigen PD Software, P.O. Box 722, Swindon SN2 6YB (tel: 0793-611270)
(JANET e-mail address: kellett@uk.ac.cran.rmcs)
\subsection TeX for the Atari ST
All enquiries for disks etc. should be directed to:
The South West Software Library, P.O. Box 562, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2YD
(JANET e-mail address: mdryden@uk.co.compulink.cix)
\section POSTAGE RATES
All prices in Pounds Sterling.
For Aston orders, make cheques payable to Aston University.
0.5" tapes: UK: 2.50 (one tape), 5.00 (two tapes).
Europe: 5.00 (one tape), 9.00 (two tapes).
Outside Europe please enquire.
8mm tapes:
UK: 1.00, Europe: 2.00.
Quarter-inch cartridges:
UK: 1.00, Europe: 2.00.
Diskettes:
Quantity/Size Europe World UK 1st UK 2nd
18/3.5" 3.10 5.10 1.40 1.10
11/3.5" 1.80 2.90 0.80 0.65
18/5.25" 1.20 2.00 0.60 0.50
11/5.25" 0.80 1.30 0.50 0.35
\section POSTAL ADDRESSES
Please include SELF-ADDRESSED ADHESIVE LABELS for return postage.
Peter Abbott
Information Systems, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET
David Osborne
Cripps Computing Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
(for Quarter-inch cartridges ONLY -- include stamps for return postage)
\section UK TeX USERS GROUP
For details, contact:
Malcolm Clark
IRS, Polytechnic of Central London,
115 New Cavendish Street, London W1M 8JS e-mail: malcolmc@uk.ac.pcl.mole
or
Geeti Granger, John Wiley & Sons,
Baffins Lane, Chichester, W Sussex PO19 1UD
\bye
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