Adobe Systems ships Type On Call Version 4.0; dual-platform CD-ROM contains Adobe Type Library for Macintosh and Windows platforms.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1994--Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ) Monday announced the availability of Type On Call Version 4.0, a locked CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). containing both the Macintosh and Windows versions See Windows. of the Adobe Type Adobe Systems’ division of typography is an innovator in font technology and design, Adobe was a forerunner in the development of PostScript Type 1 and Type 3 font formats and OpenType technology, as well as being an established digital type foundry. Library. The new version offers more than 2,000 typefaces for purchase, provides support for three languages and includes an automated purchasing form for easier font ordering. Version 4.0 is being offered through Jan. 31, 1995, at an introductory price of $69 -- $30 less than the suggested retail price of $99. Type On Call Version 4.0 offers customers the flexibility to purchase codes for unlocking a single typeface, typeface packages or specialty packages for either platform by phone or fax. A single face can be purchased for one platform for $25 or for a second platform at the special price of $10. Additionally, once users register as a Type On Call owner, they receive 35% off every typeface package purchase and special monthly offers. Type On Call Version 4.0 interface enhancements make it easier for Windows and Macintosh customers to automate the ordering process. The Adobe Type Browser, an on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. catalog of typefaces on the CD-ROM, allows users to preview and print typefaces prior to purchase. In addition, the Browser can be used to search for typefaces by classification, designer, family or package number and access font technical information and history. Once users have selected a typeface or package for purchase from the Browser, the information can be transferred directly to the new Adobe Purchaser. The Purchaser serves as an on-screen shopping list of the user's selections that can then be printed. Users can also choose to bypass the Browser and make selections directly within the Purchaser. Additionally, typeface lists can be saved for ordering at a later time, or archived for keeping record of previous typeface purchases. New multilingual support in Version 4.0 allows the program to install the interface into one of three languages: English, French and German. Users simply indicate the language preferred and Type On Call loads it automatically. Bonus Content When customers register Type On Call Version 4.0 for the first time, they receive free access codes for any two of the following eight type packages: AG Book Stencil stencil, cutout device of oiled or shellacked tough and resistant paper, thin metal, or other material used in applying paint, dye, or ink to reproduce its design or lettering upon a surface. ; Dorchester Script; Poppl-Laudatio Condensed con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. ; Apollo & Apollo Expert Collection; Cremona; Gill Sans Display; ITC ITC (Brit) n abbr (= Independent Television Commission) → Fernseh-Aufsichtsgremium ITC n abbr (BRIT) (= Independent Television Commission) → Officina Serif Short horizontal lines added to the tops and bottoms of traditional typefaces, such as Times Roman. Contrast with sans-serif.  ; and ITC Motter Corpus multiple master. In addition, Type On Call Version 4.0 comes with the latest version of Adobe Type Manager Software from Adobe that was used with earlier versions of Mac and Windows for printing Type 1 PostScript fonts on non-PostScript printers. Adobe Type Manager (ATM) was built into the OS/2 and NeXTstep operating systems and was originally developed to provide WYSIWYG screen fonts for the (ATM) software and 30 typefaces, including Tekton multiple master. Users also receive the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing on-screen and printing technical notes and the user guide in Portable Document Format (file format) Portable Document Format - (PDF) The native file format for Adobe Systems' Acrobat. PDF is the file format for representing documents in a manner that is independent of the original application software, hardware, and operating system used to create those documents. (PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. ), Adobe PostScript Printer Driver, Adobe Type Reunion (Macintosh only), a key cap utility that shows the keystroke key·stroke n. A stroke of a key, as on a word processor. key  stroke combination for any character installed on the system (Macintosh only) and type utilities. Pricing and Availability Adobe Type On Call Version 4.0 is available immediately from Adobe Authorized Resellers at a special introductory price of $69 through Jan. 31, 1995 (suggested retail price after that date is $99). Free upgrades are available to customers who have made purchases on previous versions of Type On Call for either platform in the last year, or who have registered a previous version after June 30, 1994. Upgrades to Version 4.0 are available for $29.95 (upgrades do not include selection of two free type-face packages). To order, customers can call 800/682-3623. System Requirements Macintosh System requirements for Type On Call Version 4.0 for the Macintosh are: a CD-ROM drive; a Macintosh computer, including Plus, SE, Classic, LC, II family, Portable, PowerBook, Macintosh Quadra, Performa, Macintosh Centris and Power Macintosh; 4 MB of RAM or more and Apple System software version 6.0.8, 7.0 or 7.1 for running the Adobe Purchaser; 5 MB of RAM for running the Adobe Type Browser (6 MB of RAM for running the Purchaser and Type Browser); a hard disk; and an Adobe PostScript printer or other laser, dot matrix or inkjet printer supported by a Macintosh computer. Windows System requirements for Type On Call Version 4.0 for Windows are: a CD-ROM drive supported by Windows; an IBM PC, PS/2 or 100% compatible using 386 or faster processor; Microsoft Windows 3.0, 3.1 or greater running DOS 3.3 or greater; 4 MB of RAM for Microsoft Windows 3.0 or 3.1; a hard disk; and an Adobe PostScript printer or other laser, dot matrix or inkjet printer supported by Windows. Adobe Systems Inc., founded in 1982, is headquartered in Mountain View. Adobe develops, markets and supports computer software products and technologies that enable users to create, display, print and communicate electronic documents. The company licenses its technology to major computer, printing, and publishing suppliers, and markets a line of application software and type products for authoring visually rich documents. Additionally, the company markets a line of powerful, but easy to use, products for home and small business users. Adobe has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim serving a worldwide network of dealers and distributors. Adobe recently completed a merger with Aldus Corp. and Adobe's 1993 revenue on a combined basis was approximately $520 million. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe Type Manager, ATM, PostScript, Type On Call and Type Reunion are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, Mac, Macintosh, Macintosh Centris, Macintosh Quadra, and PowerBook are registered trademarks and Power Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Classic is a registered trademark, licensed to Apple Computer Inc. AG Book and Poppl-Laudatio are trademarks of H. Berthold AG. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. ITC Officina Serif is a registered trademark and ITC Motter Corpus is a trademark of International Typeface Corp. Apollo and Dorchester Script are trademarks of The Monotype monotype, type set by the Monotype machine. See printing. monotype or monoprint In art printmaking, a technique prized because of its unique textural qualities. Corp. registered in certain countries. Gill Sans is a trademark of The Monotype Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. CONTACT: Adobe Systems Inc., Mountain View Sonya Schaefer, 415/962-2630 |
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