Re: Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC

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From: Thomas_Phinney
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:05

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Generally speaking, when people say "PostScript font" they mean a Type 1 font. And no, Mac Type 1 fonts don't work on Windows. The file format for the Mac font uses a resource fork, which does not transfer over cleanly to Windows, plus Windows uses a different file format for Type 1.

Cheers,

T

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