AdobePS 4.3 PostScript Driver Information Update

[Dov Isaacs <isaacs@xxxxxxxxx>]

Members of various Acrobat, FrameMaker,
& Computer-to-Plate Pressroom lists:

Thanks to all of you who have responded on-list and off with
questions, problems, suggestions, etc. related to AdobePS 4.3.

Based on your feedback, I would add the following caveat with
regards to this driver:

AdobePS 4.3 should NOT be used if your workflows include the
production of PDF files via Acrobat Distiller 3.0x AND if you
use any TrueType fonts. The "readme" for the driver states that
TrueType fonts may be used if you have the driver set to 
"send as outlines" in lieu of "send as Type 42". This workaround
significantly degrades text output at small point sizes.
Furthermore, there appears to be a problem, possibly in Acrobat 3,
in which such "send as outlines" TrueType fonts lose display on
the screen. Thus, if you are continuing to use Acrobat 3.0x
Distiller and any TrueType fonts, you should continue to use the
AdobePS 4.2.x driver, where x >= 4. If and when you upgrade to
Acrobat 4, AdobePS 4.3 will be "safe" to use and provide
the TrueType text searchability features that have been AWOL so
long.

As a result of the feedback, I have posted five problem reports
against the driver, primarily associated with the contents of the
"readme" file, the fact that the "readme" file is only accessible
after you've completed the installation, the missing glyph
display problem, etc.

On behalf Adobe, I apologize for any inconvenience these problems
have caused.

	- Dov

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