Taking a closer look at OpenType

Article Abstract:

Microsoft and Adobe Systems developed OpenType, a collection of enhancements for the TrueType font format to eliminate concerns over font formats when working on various systems. OpenType nests PostScript type 1 font data inside a TrueType wrapper, enabling a font to use the TrueType data for screen display and the PostScript data for high-resolution imaging. OpenType will also combine data from several fonts into a single file. There will be two types of OpenType fonts: one with outlines in the TrueType format, another with outlines in the PostScript Compact Font Format (CFF). A separate raster image processor (RIP) is needed for each type. OpenType and TrueType fonts will work wherever today's TrueType fonts work. Apple is developing OpenType support for its operating system and both Adobe and Microsoft are working to make OpenType compatible with older equipment.

Standards, Standard, Standardization, Technology development, Column, Printing industry, Font management software

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International report

Article Abstract:

The Nov 1996 Seybold Conference and Exposition in Frankfurt was a major disappointment, with a scarcity of products and low attendance. Seminars spotlighted the Internet, but the few exhibited Internet products were primarily secondary products. European publishers view print products as their primary source of revenue. Interest in the Internet is further dimmed by budget concerns as most European economies attempt to recover from recession. There was considerable interest in Electronics for Imaging's (EFI) booth, which displayed raster image processors and controllers for color copy machine. Advent Software of Ireland displayed 3B2, which allows publishers to embed codes directly into a record. The few introductions at Frankfurt included CIP3's Print Production Format (PPF) 2.0, a collection of PostScript extensions, and CoDesCo of Germany's Gerda freeware.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Information retrieval services, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Electronic publishing, Electronic publication, Trade shows, Trade show report

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