cexec in Level 2?

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2 total messages Started by Steve Beyer Sat, 09 Jan 1993 13:05

#6626

Author: Steve Beyer
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1993 13:05

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Is it correct that cexec is no longer supported in Level 2? (I don't mean
undocumented; I mean that using it results in an error.) If that is so,
does anyone know of any Level 2 substitutes for getting low-level code to
the interpreter? Is this why Adobe has (I am told) abandoned Lasertalk?
Inquiring minds want to know. --Steve

Re: cexec in Level 2?

#6640

Author: Stephen Zisk
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 16:53

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In article <C0L8CG.LuJ@well.sf.ca.us>, sbeyer@well.sf.ca.us (Steve Beyer)
wrote:
> Is it correct that cexec is no longer supported in Level 2?
Yes, this is correct. Since the cexec operator no longer exists,
putting it in your file will cause an "undefined" error.

> Does anyone know of any Level 2 substitutes for getting low-level
> code to the interpreter?
There is no longer a way to do this. This is not just a Level 2
problem, but a controller problem. You could not expect the same
code to work on, say, a Laserwriter IIg, with a 68030, and a
Laserwriter NTR, with an AMD 29000.

> Is this why Adobe has (I am told) abandoned Lasertalk?
Adobe has not abandoned Lasertalk. There was an unfortunate hiatus.
The November issue of the Adobe Developer's Association News describes
our ongoing work towards a new release. The only feature disabled by
lack of cexec is the ability to preview your PostScript file from the
printer. The update will include bug fixes, System 7 compatibility for
the Mac version, and on-line documentation upgrade to Level 2.

Stephen Zisk (zisk@adobe.com)  Disclaimer: These are my personal views
Adobe Systems Incorporated     and do not represent the position of
Eastern Regional Office        Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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