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8# !! Please note that some of the information provided below is # 8# !! Please note that some of the information provided below is #
9# NOT valid for ProFont/Windows !! Just figure it out ... ;-) # 9# NOT valid for ProFont/Windows !! Just figure it out ... ;-) #
10# The Windows version was created using the files from the # 10# The Windows version was created using the files from the #
11# ProFontWindows 2.2 folder mentioned below. # 11# “ProFontWindows 2.2 ƒ” folder mentioned below. #
12# # 12# #
13# Comparing Mac + Win version, you'll see that all font sizes are # 13# Comparing Mac + Win version, you'll see that all font sizes are #
14# off by 1. This means that Win 8pt version displays like Mac 9pt # 14# off by 1. This means that Win 8pt version displays like Mac 9pt #
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25ProFont Distribution 2.2 25ProFont Distribution 2.2
2621 July 1997 2621 July 1997
27SQ Software 27SQ Software
28 28 
29 29
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31 31
32 32
33 33
34 34
35 What is ProFont? 35• What is ProFont?
36 36
37 ProFont began life as a better version of Monaco 9 which is especially good for programmers. It was created circa 1987 by Andrew Welch. 37 ProFont began life as a better version of “Monaco 9” which is especially good for programmers. It was created circa 1987 by Andrew Welch.
38 38
39 In version 1.1 of the ProFont distribution, ProFont ceased being just a 9 point bitmap font. Carl Osterwald contributed bitmaps at several larger sizes and an outline version of ProFont in both TrueType and Adobe Type 1 (ATM) formats. 39 In version 1.1 of the ProFont distribution, ProFont ceased being just a 9 point bitmap font. Carl Osterwald contributed bitmaps at several larger sizes and an outline version of ProFont in both TrueType and Adobe Type 1 (ATM) formats.
40 40
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44 44
45 In version 2.2 of the ProFont distribution, Carl produced a version of ProFont that uses the Windows character set. Once again the shapes of several of the characters have been modified for improved readability--especially when the fonts are anti-aliased. 45 In version 2.2 of the ProFont distribution, Carl produced a version of ProFont that uses the Windows character set. Once again the shapes of several of the characters have been modified for improved readability--especially when the fonts are anti-aliased.
46 46
47 What is the ProFont Distribution? 47• What is the ProFont Distribution?
48 48
49 ProFont was originally released as shareware by Andrew Welch. At that time, it was distributed inside an installer application which could replace Apples Monaco 9 with ProFont 9. This made using ProFont as a substitute for Monaco 9 very easy. When the Mac II and SE came out, the magic used by the original installer became ineffective. Over the years I (Steve Gilardi) have figured out how to install ProFont 9 in place of Monaco 9 through the various releases of the System Software. After a time I asked Andrew for permission to distribute ProFont along with my instructions and he agreed and also decided to change ProFonts status from shareware to freeware. 49 ProFont was originally released as shareware by Andrew Welch. At that time, it was distributed inside an installer application which could replace Apple’s Monaco 9 with ProFont 9. This made using ProFont as a substitute for Monaco 9 very easy. When the Mac II and SE came out, the magic used by the original installer became ineffective. Over the years I (Steve Gilardi) have figured out how to install ProFont 9 in place of Monaco 9 through the various releases of the System Software. After a time I asked Andrew for permission to distribute ProFont along with my instructions and he agreed and also decided to change ProFont’s status from shareware to freeware.
50 50
51 The methods for accomplishing the substitution for Monaco 9 have gone through significant changes over the years as the Macintosh font architecture has evolved. The various releases of what has become the ProFont Distribution have been my effort to share my knowledge of how to use ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9. 51 The methods for accomplishing the substitution for Monaco 9 have gone through significant changes over the years as the Macintosh font architecture has evolved. The various releases of what has become the “ProFont Distribution” have been my effort to share my knowledge of how to use ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9.
52 52
53 Since Carl Osterwald became involved with the project, ProFont has blossomed into a full-fledged font in its own right and most recently into a suite of related fonts. ProFont is unusual among fonts in that the outline version was designed to closely follow the original 9 pt bitmap version. More often, fonts are conceived as outlines and then rendered at the various point sizes. 53 Since Carl Osterwald became involved with the project, ProFont has blossomed into a full-fledged font in its own right and most recently into a suite of related fonts. ProFont is unusual among fonts in that the outline version was designed to closely follow the original 9 pt bitmap version. More often, fonts are conceived as outlines and then rendered at the various point sizes.
54 54
55 Earlier versions of the ProFont Distribution have included very involved instructions and utility programs to allow installation of ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9. Release 2.2 contains none of those instructions. Instead, I have developed a control panel called Monaco Tuner which allows you to substitute a font of your choosing for Monaco. The substitution can be just for Monaco 9 or for all sizes of Monaco. Of course, I think the best substitute font to use is ProFont! See the information in the Monaco Tuner 1.1.1 folder for details. 55 Earlier versions of the ProFont Distribution have included very involved instructions and utility programs to allow installation of ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9. Release 2.2 contains none of those instructions. Instead, I have developed a control panel called “Monaco Tuner” which allows you to substitute a font of your choosing for Monaco. The substitution can be just for Monaco 9 or for all sizes of Monaco. Of course, I think the best substitute font to use is ProFont! See the information in the “Monaco Tuner 1.1.1 ƒ” folder for details.
56 56
57 What does ProFont 2.2 look like? 57• What does ProFont 2.2 look like?
58 58
59Heres a sample: 59Here’s a sample:
60[ see "provsmonaco.gif" and "profomac.gif" ] 60[ see "provsmonaco.gif" and "profomac.gif" ]
61 61
62 62
63Also, each font folder in the ProFont distribution contains a file showing the fonts character set at 9 and 18 point sizes. You dont need to install the corresponding font to see the character set. 63Also, each font folder in the ProFont distribution contains a file showing the font’s character set at 9 and 18 point sizes. You don’t need to install the corresponding font to see the character set.
64 64
65 What is included in this distribution? 65• What is included in this distribution?
66 66
67The distribution includes 7 items: 67The distribution includes 7 items:
68 68
69+ About ProFont Distribution 2.2 SimpleText document 69+ “About ProFont Distribution 2.2” SimpleText document
70 This is the file you are reading now. 70 This is the file you are reading now.
71 71
72+ ProFont Quick Start SimpleText document 72+ “ProFont Quick Start” SimpleText document
73 Quick instructions for installing ProFont and Monaco Tuner. 73 Quick instructions for installing ProFont and Monaco Tuner.
74 74
75+ ProFont 2.2 folder 75+ “ProFont 2.2 ƒ” folder
76 Version 2.2 of the ProFont font. This includes both TrueType and ATM versions of ProFont. 76 Version 2.2 of the “ProFont” font. This includes both TrueType and ATM versions of ProFont.
77 77
78+ ProFontISOLatin1 2.2 folder 78+ “ProFontISOLatin1 2.2 ƒ” folder
79 Version 2.2 of the ProFontISOLatin1 font. TrueType and ATM versions of ProFontISOLatin1 are included. 79 Version 2.2 of the “ProFontISOLatin1” font. TrueType and ATM versions of ProFontISOLatin1 are included.
80 80
81+ ProFontClassic 1.2 folder 81+ “ProFontClassic 1.2 ƒ” folder
82 ProFontClassic 1.2 is the 9 pt size of ProFont from the 1.2 release of the ProFont distribution. Its included mainly for those who prefer the look of ProFont 1.2 to that of ProFont 2.2 and who are only interested in substituting ProFontClassic for Monaco 9 using Monaco Tuner. 82 ProFontClassic 1.2 is the 9 pt size of ProFont from the 1.2 release of the ProFont distribution. It’s included mainly for those who prefer the look of ProFont 1.2 to that of ProFont 2.2 and who are only interested in substituting ProFontClassic for Monaco 9 using Monaco Tuner.
83 83
84+ ProFontWindows 2.2 folder 84+ “ProFontWindows 2.2 ƒ” folder
85 Version 2.2 of the ProFontWindows font. This is the first release of this font, but it is version 2.2 to keep its version number in sync with that of the ProFont font. TrueType and ATM versions of ProFontWindows are included. This font can be useful for viewing files that originate on Windows machines. 85 Version 2.2 of the “ProFontWindows” font. This is the first release of this font, but it is version 2.2 to keep its version number in sync with that of the “ProFont” font. TrueType and ATM versions of ProFontWindows are included. This font can be useful for viewing files that originate on Windows machines.
86 86
87+ Monaco Tuner 1.1.1 folder 87+ “Monaco Tuner 1.1.1 ƒ” folder
88 Monaco Tuner is a control panel which replaces the complicated instructions for installing ProFont(Monaco) included in previous releases. It lets you pick a font (such as ProFont) to be substituted for Monaco in all applications. See the file About Monaco Tuner inside this folder for details. 88 “Monaco Tuner” is a control panel which replaces the complicated instructions for installing “ProFont(Monaco)” included in previous releases. It lets you pick a font (such as ProFont) to be substituted for Monaco in all applications. See the file “About Monaco Tuner” inside this folder for details.
89 89
90 What kind of Macintosh and System Software do I need to use ProFont? 90• What kind of Macintosh and System Software do I need to use ProFont?
91 91
92 The family of ProFont fonts are standard Macintosh fonts and should work on any Macintosh (or compatible) running any version of System 7 or Mac OS 8. The fonts may be compatible with System 6.0.8, but that has not been tested. Monaco Tuner requires System 7 or better and has been tested on several machines including a PowerBook 100 running System 7.0.1 and a PowerMac 8100/100 running System 7.5.3 and Mac OS 8 with and without QuickDraw GX. 92 The family of ProFont fonts are standard Macintosh fonts and should work on any Macintosh (or compatible) running any version of System 7 or Mac OS 8. The fonts may be compatible with System 6.0.8, but that has not been tested. Monaco Tuner requires System 7 or better and has been tested on several machines including a PowerBook 100 running System 7.0.1 and a PowerMac 8100/100 running System 7.5.3 and Mac OS 8 with and without QuickDraw GX.
93 93
94 What happens if I have problems with ProFont Distribution? 94• What happens if I have problems with ProFont Distribution?
95 95
96 ProFont Distribution is provided in the hope that it will be useful. However, it is provided AS IS and carries NO WARRANTY that it will do anything good and NO WARRANTY that it will not do anything bad. Your use of the fonts and software that make up ProFont Distribution is ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SQ Software, Stephen C. Gilardi, Carl R. Osterwald and Tobias Jung hereby disclaim any and all liability for any difficulty you may have as a result of using any part of ProFont Distribution. If these terms are not acceptable to you, then you must not use any part of ProFont Distribution. 96 “ProFont Distribution” is provided in the hope that it will be useful. However, it is provided AS IS and carries NO WARRANTY that it will do anything good and NO WARRANTY that it will not do anything bad. Your use of the fonts and software that make up “ProFont Distribution” is ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. SQ Software, Stephen C. Gilardi, Carl R. Osterwald and Tobias Jung hereby disclaim any and all liability for any difficulty you may have as a result of using any part of “ProFont Distribution”. If these terms are not acceptable to you, then you must not use any part of “ProFont Distribution”.
97 97
98That being said, if you do have any difficulties or any suggestions, Ill be very appreciative if you let me know about them so I can attempt to improve future releases of ProFont Distribution. 98That being said, if you do have any difficulties or any suggestions, I’ll be very appreciative if you let me know about them so I can attempt to improve future releases of ProFont Distribution.
99 99
100 How do I install the various versions of ProFont? 100• How do I install the various versions of ProFont?
101 101
102 The various versions of ProFont included in this release are standard Macintosh fonts. You install them into any version of System 7 or Mac OS 8 by dragging the font suitcase containing the font you want to install onto the System Folder icon on your startup disk. 102 The various versions of ProFont included in this release are standard Macintosh fonts. You install them into any version of System 7 or Mac OS 8 by dragging the font suitcase containing the font you want to install onto the System Folder icon on your startup disk.
103 103
104 ProFont 2.2, ProFontISOLatin1 2.2, and ProFontWindows 2.2 also include ATM versions. Since the System Software prefers TrueType fonts to ATM fonts, special suitcases are included in the distribution which do not contain the TrueType outline version of the font. These suitcases and the corresponding PostScript font files are inside a folder called ATM Version within each fonts folder. To install the ATM version of one of these fonts, drag the two files contained in its ATM Version folder onto the System Folder icon on your startup disk. 104 “ProFont 2.2”, “ProFontISOLatin1 2.2”, and “ProFontWindows 2.2” also include ATM versions. Since the System Software prefers TrueType fonts to ATM fonts, special suitcases are included in the distribution which do not contain the TrueType outline version of the font. These suitcases and the corresponding PostScript font files are inside a folder called “ATM Version” within each font’s folder. To install the ATM version of one of these fonts, drag the two files contained in its “ATM Version” folder onto the System Folder icon on your startup disk.
105 105
106Note: During testing it was discovered that some internal tables in ProFontISOLatin1 suitcase can be damaged if you use the Finder to remove the TrueType version by dragging it out of the suitcase. Fortunately, you dont need to do that because ProFont Distribution includes the suitcase called ProFontISOLatin1 Bitmaps which is does not contain the TrueType version. As the instructions above indicate, please use the ProFontISOLatin1 Bitmaps suitcase if you want to use ProFontISOLatin1 with ATM. 106Note: During testing it was discovered that some internal tables in “ProFontISOLatin1” suitcase can be damaged if you use the Finder to remove the TrueType version by dragging it out of the suitcase. Fortunately, you don’t need to do that because ProFont Distribution includes the suitcase called “ProFontISOLatin1 Bitmaps” which is does not contain the TrueType version. As the instructions above indicate, please use the “ProFontISOLatin1 Bitmaps” suitcase if you want to use ProFontISOLatin1 with ATM.
107 107
108 Can I redistribute ProFont Distribution? 108• Can I redistribute ProFont Distribution?
109 109
110ProFont Distribution is Copyright 1997, SQ Software. The ProFont fonts are Copyright 1997, Carl R. Osterwald. It is our intention that ProFont Distribution get the widest possible distribution. You may redistribute unmodified copies of ProFont Distriubtion as long as it is accompanied by an unmodified copy of About ProFont Distribution 2.2 (this file). You may not charge anyone money for the ProFont Distribution package itself. The ProFont Distribution package can be distributed for free along with products for which you do charge money. The ProFont Distribution package can also be distributed for free as part of collections of more than 10 third party products sold as a collection (such as on the Apprentice CD series). If you do distribute ProFont Distribution along with another product or as part of a collection, Stephen C. Gilardi and Carl R. Osterwald would appreciate very much each receiving a complimentary copy of the whole distribution (e.g., any CD-ROM it appears on), but this is not a requirement. If you have questions about redistribution, please contact Stephen C. Gilardi at squeegee@usa.net. 110“ProFont Distribution” is Copyright © 1997, SQ Software. The ProFont fonts are Copyright © 1997, Carl R. Osterwald. It is our intention that “ProFont Distribution” get the widest possible distribution. You may redistribute unmodified copies of “ProFont Distriubtion” as long as it is accompanied by an unmodified copy of “About ProFont Distribution 2.2” (this file). You may not charge anyone money for the “ProFont Distribution” package itself. The “ProFont Distribution” package can be distributed for free along with products for which you do charge money. The “ProFont Distribution” package can also be distributed for free as part of collections of more than 10 third party products sold as a collection (such as on the Apprentice CD series). If you do distribute “ProFont Distribution” along with another product or as part of a collection, Stephen C. Gilardi and Carl R. Osterwald would appreciate very much each receiving a complimentary copy of the whole distribution (e.g., any CD-ROM it appears on), but this is not a requirement. If you have questions about redistribution, please contact Stephen C. Gilardi at squeegee@usa.net.
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112 Who is responsible for ProFont? 112• Who is responsible for ProFont?
113 113
114+ Andrew Welch 114+ Andrew Welch
115 The original ProFont was created by Andrew Welch. It was originally shareware. Andrew generously gave his permission for it to be distributed freely: lets make it free though [...] just credit me for making the font in the first place, and youre good to go! Andrews ProFont 9 font is no longer distributed in the ProFont Distribution, but the fonts included in ProFont Distribution 2.2 are based on it. 115 The original “ProFont” was created by Andrew Welch. It was originally shareware. Andrew generously gave his permission for it to be distributed freely: “let’s make it free though [...] just credit me for making the font in the first place, and you’re good to go!” Andrew’s ProFont 9 font is no longer distributed in the ProFont Distribution, but the fonts included in ProFont Distribution 2.2 are based on it.
116 116
117 Thanks Andrew! 117 Thanks Andrew!
118 118
119+ Carl Osterwald 119+ Carl Osterwald
120 The fonts included in ProFont Distribution 2.2 were created by Carl Osterwald. Carl created the outline versions of ProFont and implemented the Macintosh Extended ASCII Character Set for all versions of ProFont. Most recently Carl created the ProFontWindows font and did the modifications of the character shapes for ProFont 2.2. Please send praise, comments, etc., about the fonts in ProFont Distribution 2.2 to him. 120 The fonts included in ProFont Distribution 2.2 were created by Carl Osterwald. Carl created the outline versions of ProFont and implemented the Macintosh Extended ASCII Character Set for all versions of ProFont. Most recently Carl created the ProFontWindows font and did the modifications of the character shapes for ProFont 2.2. Please send praise, comments, etc., about the fonts in “ProFont Distribution 2.2” to him.
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122 Thanks Carl! 122 Thanks Carl!
123 123
124 Carl can be reached at carl_osterwald@usa.net. 124 Carl can be reached at “carl_osterwald@usa.net”.
125 125
126+ Steve Gilardi 126+ Steve Gilardi
127 I am the author of the modern (post Mac II/Mac SE era) ProFont distributions. I have gotten ProFont to work with successive System releases for my personal use, and have shared the methods with other folks from time to time through these distributions. Most recently I developed the Monaco Tuner control panel to ease the use of ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9. Please send comments, suggestions, and questions about Monaco Tuner, ProFont in general, or the ProFont Distribution as a whole to me. 127 I am the author of the “modern” (post Mac II/Mac SE era) ProFont distributions. I have gotten ProFont to work with successive System releases for my personal use, and have shared the methods with other folks from time to time through these distributions. Most recently I developed the “Monaco Tuner” control panel to ease the use of ProFont as a replacement for Monaco 9. Please send comments, suggestions, and questions about Monaco Tuner, ProFont in general, or the ProFont Distribution as a whole to me.
128 128
129 I can be reached at squeegee@usa.net. 129 I can be reached at “squeegee@usa.net”.
130 130
131Enjoy ProFont! 131Enjoy ProFont!
132 132
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136SQ Software 136SQ Software
13721 July 1997 13721 July 1997
138 138
139 Version History: 139• Version History:
140 140
141 Version 2.2: 141 Version 2.2:
142 + ProFont 2.2 and ProFontISOLatin1 2.2 include modifications to several characters 142 + ProFont 2.2 and ProFontISOLatin1 2.2 include modifications to several characters
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147 + Monaco Tuner version bumped to 1.1.1 for minor documentation updates. 147 + Monaco Tuner version bumped to 1.1.1 for minor documentation updates.
148 148
149 Version 2.1: 149 Version 2.1:
150 + Monaco Tuner 1.1 adds Resizing of Monaco 9 and works around a bug which 150 + Monaco Tuner 1.1 adds “Resizing of Monaco 9” and works around a bug which
151 affected desk accessories on Power Macs. 151 affected desk accessories on Power Macs.
152 152
153 Version 2.0: 153 Version 2.0:
154 + ProFont 2.0 includes modifications to several characters 154 + ProFont 2.0 includes modifications to several characters
155 + ProFont 2.0 includes a 7 pt bitmap version 155 + ProFont 2.0 includes a 7 pt bitmap version
156 + ProFontISOLatin1 2.0 released in response to requests from international users 156 + ProFontISOLatin1 2.0 released in response to requests from international users
157 + Monaco Tuner 1.0 replaces far-too-complicated ProFont(Monaco) installation 157 + Monaco Tuner 1.0 replaces far-too-complicated “ProFont(Monaco)” installation
158 instructions 158 instructions
159 + ProFontClassic 1.2 is the 9 pt size of ProFont from the version 1.2 release 159 + ProFontClassic 1.2 is the 9 pt size of ProFont from the version 1.2 release
160 160
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163 character set. 163 character set.
164 164
165 Version 1.1.1: 165 Version 1.1.1:
166 + ProFont Info (this file) now actually prints on LaserWriters. Sorry! 166 + “ProFont Info” (this file) now actually prints on LaserWriters. Sorry!
167 + Added item labeled What about Monaco 12? 167 + Added item labeled “What about Monaco 12?”
168 + Minor editing of ProFont Info 168 + Minor editing of “ProFont Info”
169 169
170 Version 1.1: 170 Version 1.1:
171 + ProFont (ProFont) now includes TrueType and Type 1 Outline Fonts! 171 + “ProFont (ProFont)” now includes TrueType and Type 1 Outline Fonts!
172 + Includes instructions for installation under System 7.5.1. 172 + Includes instructions for installation under System 7.5.1.
173 + I think ProFont needs an installer. If you agree, please read the bullet item labeled 173 + I think ProFont needs an installer. If you agree, please read the bullet item labeled
174 Arent those instructions a little bit too complicated?. 174 “Aren’t those instructions a little bit too complicated?”.
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