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> I'm looking for a filter to translate PostScript files (created via
> TeX/LaTeX --> .DVI ---> .PS) into a format readable by Compugraphic
> Typesetters.  Does anyone know of such a beast?

Well, CG now sells CG Script which is advertised as a Postscript to
MSC Language converter. This is for the 9600,9700,8600 and the
8400 too (I am not positive on the last one). The degree of compatibility
between postscript and the typesetter depends on the CG typesetter:

    9600, 9700: 'fully compatible' in other words, it is POSSIBLE to
      do everything that PS does, but it may not be easy/fast

   8600: this is somewhat less compatible I believe due to the restricted
     command set and greatly likmited typeface dimensions


The rub:  the package is an AT with software written by a RT. 128 company
whose name I cannot remember or find easily (it was in the TypeWorld 
review of CG Script within the last two months) for about 10k.

   If you do not want to have a turnkey AT sitting next to the 
typesetter you may want to contact the software company and see if they
will license the software for other CPUs.

-- hal
hkbirke@media-lab.media.mit.edu

DISCLAIMER:  i do not work for Compugraphics and have never actually
seen CG Script. Information is from CG flyer and discussions with a
CG sales rep.  I have, however, worked extensively with both 8400s
and 8600s.
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