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* SpeedoGDOS, and Easy Text Professional Vector information *
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What is SpeedGDOS?
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It is a vector font system licensed from Bitstream by ATARI and
replaces the older GDOS.
What is a vector font system?
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A vector font system uses mathematical descriptions instead of
bitmapped fonts. The practical results of this is that text point
size is not limited, and text can be rotated to any angle. So
text can be printed at eg 45% at 200 points. Also the text
printout is not jagged; in fact the larger the point size gets
the better the results. Script type fonts are especially an
improvement over GDOS bit mapped fonts. True Type that runs with
Windows 3.1 is a vector fonts system. So, SpeedoGDOS is state of
the art.
Will Easy Text Professional run with SpeedoGDOS?
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Yes, but only superficially. Printout is likely to be incorrect
especially the leading.
Is there a version of Easy Text Pro planned that will run with
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SpeedoGDOS?
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Yes. It is called Easy Text Professional Vector, and should be
ready by about the beginning of October 1993.
What do I need to be able to run SpeedoGDOS and Easy Text
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Professional Vector on my ST?
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It requires at least 2 megs of RAM and a hard drive, or
4 megs Ram and a ram disc.
If I buy SpeedoGDOS how many fonts do I get?
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14, but there are many more that will be available soon.
How much does this all cost?
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*Provisional* retail prices (all prices inc p&p & VAT if
applicacable) are:
£39.95 for Easy Text Professional Vector.
£35.00 SpeedoGDOS if bought with Easy Text Professional Vector.
Upgrade from Easy Text Professional to Easy Text Professional
Vector £10.00, with SpeedoGDOS £45.00
Is SpeedoGDOS any good?
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Yes; it appears extremely robust and the print quality is superb.
Please write or phone for details of prices.
Please note that the Falcon hard disc version comes with
SpeedoGDOS, or at least is supposed to.