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One of the problems that \TeX\ users in the UK face is
the
lack of typesetting facilities. While laser printers offer
adequate quality for proofing and short-run publications,
higher quality is required for well-produced printed
publications. Typesetting provides this
higher quality, and, for users who have limited typefaces,
a wider range of options to improve the appearance
of their work.

Having encountered the problem of typesetting from
\TeX, Abbey Information Systems has recently installed
a Linotronic 100 with PostScript RIP, software and
interface devices. This means Abbey can typeset
PostScript files from \TeX\ PostScript drivers, and
can also accept \dvi\ files for processing through a PostScript driver for
subsequent typesetting. Abbey is currently using \TeX\ and the Linotronic to
produce a 2000-page directory created on a database running on
a VAX 11/750.

Abbey Information Systems is now offering a typesetting service
for all \TeX\ users whether or not they have a PostScript
driver. Part of the service of special interest to
\TeX\ users who are using mainframe and minicomputers
is that half-inch nine-track magnetic tape
can be read as well as floppy discs from {\sc IBM} pcs and
compatibles. Other media will also be accepted.
A direct dial-up service is also available.

For more information, contact:
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Jon Maslin, 
Abbey Information Systems Ltd,
Cochrane House,
Church Road,
Bookham,
Leatherhead,
Surrey KT23 3JP
tel: 0372 59577}
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