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Q64650: Bitstream Screen Fonts and 8514/A with Windows 3.0

Article: Q64650
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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Bitstream Fontware does not properly install screen fonts for an 8514/A screen
driver under Microsoft Windows version 3.0. The fonts print; however, they do
not display correctly on the screen.

CAUSE
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It appears that the aspect ratio for the screen driver included with Windows 3.0
has been changed from version 2.x. However, Bitstream Fontware has not been
updated to work with the new driver.

MORE INFORMATION
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Bitstream is aware of this problem. For further information, contact Bitstream
Technical support.

The product included her is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we
make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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