An Enhancement of the Computer Typesetting Capability of UNIX.

Mccord, Boyd Scott

An Enhancement of the Computer Typesetting Capability of UNIX.

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Abstract:

Variable width fonts were adapted for use in a 16-bit environment, and an existing font editor was modified to provide for the creation and maintenance of such fonts. A UNIX compatible file format was designed for the storage of digitized characters, and a set of font-manipulation programs were written. These developments enhance the digital typesetting capability of UNIX. Thirty-four fonts were obtained from the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory SAIL and were modified for use under UNIX. The fonts offer a variety of sizes and styles their selective use allows for a more compact and aesthetic display of textual information in documents produced on a Versatec 1200-A printerplotter. Author

Author(s):

Mccord, Boyd Scott

Author Organization(s):

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CALIF

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Pagination:

0139

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_5_Command and Control

Modernization Areas:

Microelectronics; Directed Energy

Communities of Interest:

Advanced Electronics

Descriptor(s):

*COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, *TEXT PROCESSING, *PRINTING EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, THESES, FORMATS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SPACE(ROOM), ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware, Printing and Graphic Arts

Keyword(s):

Typesetting, Fonts, UNIX Computer programs

Report Date:

1977 Jun 01