CompuServe Thread

#Benguiat & good type

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#13147From: Eric TaubSep 29, 1989 10:38 AM
Yeah. I understand that RSG doesn't get along to well with Linos. Too bad. I didn't realize that you could only type in values for the kerning table editor, but frankly, I'd rather use a utility such as LettrTuck which works on the width tables of the FOND, so I'd get the benefits thoughout the system. If I had the time and energy and know-how to do a decent job editing kerning tables, which I don't. At least DesignStudio has a preview capability. And the tracking tables are nice. I hope they don't screw this one up, either. It could be a very interesting product.
#13173From: Mike Musick/Ass't SysopSep 30, 1989 12:17 AM
Wowee, Eric – could you imagine the headaches created for a service bureau if each client messed around with their own FOND kern values? Ouch! LettrTuck should only be allowed to be used by special dispensation from the Pope…<grin>. Seriously, it is my feeling that kerning values different from what is released by the font vendor should always be contained within the document file, even if applied globally. …mm
#13219From: Eric TaubOct 2, 1989 8:36 AM
I understand your feelings. On the other hand, whenever I send stuff to a service bureau, I always make sure that I include a suitcase with the appropriate font stuff in it, either with the job, or on file with them somewhere. You have to admit there's something to be said for the documnent by document and system-wide approaches.