Re: [MATHEDCC] A question about *.ps files on the 'net

Bev Broomell (brb@cheerful.com)
Mon, 12 May 1997 18:48:52 -0400

Since I was the one that opened the can of worms about *.ps files from
the 'net, I should let you know that one of my sons found a location and
downloaded a zip file named rops32. It reads *.ps files as a graphic
file which you can zoom in (3 times) before printing. My HP LaserJet 4L
and my son's HP DeskJet 682C were both able to print the files. I don't
know where he found the file on the net, but it wasn't Tucows.

I must now get back to the studying which prompted the first query. The
exam is at 8:30AM tomorrow.

OH!!! IT WORKS! I CAN READ THE FILES!!!

Keep smiling! It makes THEM wonder what you've been up to!

Bev

P.S. In case anyone is interested, here is part of the Readme file with
specifics:

RoPS --- Roger's PostScript

The RoPS interpreter is an implementation of the level 1 PostScript
programming language interpreter described in Adobe Systems' book, the
'PostScript language reference manual'. RoPS is not an Adobe approved
product. The name 'PostScript' is a registered trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.

RoPS runs Under Microsoft Windows (3.1, 3.11, NT, Windows-95). Both
16 and 32-bit versions are available. You will need to install
Microsoft's win32s system to run the 32-bit version of the program
under 3.1x. RoPS requires at least 4Mb of memory to function
efficiently.

Features:

+ full Level 1 implementation
+ uses TrueType fonts
+ understands PostScript document structuring conventions:
can randomly access any page of a conforming document.
+ handles colour (palette displays only)
+ anti-aliases text
+ can transfer PostScript documents to clipboard as graphics or text

RoPS is not free. Users must purchase a licence at a cost of 20 UKP (30
USD).

Beverly R. Broomell
Associate Professor (Professor wannabe)
Mathematics Department
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY 11784

http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/~broomeb/
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