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_Jeffrey_Schleicher_
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Oct 25, 2008 5:45 PM UTC
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Question about PostScript compatibility with a PC

I believe I need this question answered first and then I can go into other questions:

Can a Post Script font from a Mac be used on a PC?
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    Thomas Phinney
    Inspiring
    Oct 28, 2008 6:05 AM UTC
    Generally speaking, when people say "PostScript font" they mean a Type 1 font. And no, Mac Type 1 fonts don't work on Windows. The file format for the Mac font uses a resource fork, which does not transfer over cleanly to Windows, plus Windows uses a different file format for Type 1.

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    _Jeffrey_Schleicher_Author
    Participant
    Oct 25, 2008 9:18 PM UTC
    They could be Neil, I'm not sure.
    That could be the problem.
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    Neil_Keller
    Known Participant
    Oct 25, 2008 8:17 PM UTC
    Jeffrey,

    If these are old standard PostScript Type 1 fonts, AFAIK Mac versions won't work on a Winbox.

    Neil
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    _Herb_V_B_
    Participating Frequently
    Oct 25, 2008 5:55 PM UTC
    Assuming you mean Type 1 fonts - (as opposed to Truetype)

    If it's an OpenType font, yes.

    Otherwise, no.

    They can be converted, subject to the licensing restrictions
    applicable to the particular font.

    Font families (multiple styles) aren't interpreted the same way, and
    may require internal renaming.

    Under Windows 9x/me/NT, Adobe Type Manager is also required for the
    use of Type 1 fonts (including Type 1 flavored opentype). Windows XP
    and Vista support Type 1 natively.

    - Herb
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