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Started by Jeffrey Schleicher
Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:45
Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC
Author: Jeffrey Schleicher
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:45
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:45
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I believe I need this question answered first and then I can go into on other questions: Can a Post Script font from a Mac be used on a PC?
Re: Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC
Author: Herb
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:55
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:55
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Assuming you mean Type 1 fonts - (as opposed to Truetype) If it's an OpenType font, yes. Otherwise, no. They can be converted, subject to the licensing restrictions applicable to the particular font. Font families (multiple styles) aren't interpreted the same way, and may require internal renaming. Under Windows 9x/me/NT, Adobe Type Manager is also required for the use of Type 1 fonts (including Type 1 flavored opentype). Windows XP and Vista support Type 1 natively. - Herb
Re: Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC
Author: Neil_Keller
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:17
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:17
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Jeffrey, If these are old standard PostScript Type 1 fonts, AFAIK Mac versions won't work on a Winbox. Neil
Re: Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC
Author: Jeffrey Schleicher
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:18
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:18
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They could be Neil, I'm not sure. That could be the problem.
Re: Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC
Author: Thomas_Phinney
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:05
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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