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Subject:Frame 4.0.2 for Windows/MAC From:Charles Fisher <decrsc!charles -at- UUNET -dot- UU -dot- NET> Date:Tue, 29 Mar 1994 09:11:38 -0500
Fellow TC Frame Users:
I just received this message from the Framers list. If you use FrameMaker
on the MAC or PC, you might be interested in this.
> Frame Technology is pleased to announce a minor update to FrameMaker 4,
> namely Version 4.0.2 for Macintosh and MS/Windows systems. The
> USEnglish version of these products is now available (March 28, 1994).
> In Europe, the English version (Mac and PC) will be available beginning
> April 30th. The French & German versions for both platforms will be
> available early in Q3.
> PRODUCT INFO
> ============
> New in FrameMaker 4 for Windows, Version 4.0.2
> Improved overall performance
> Updated text and graphics filters
> Improved Ventura Publisher filter (tables support)
> New Word and WordPerfect import filters (ported from UNIX Filters)
> Common API functionality
> Corrects superscript & subscript problem
> Corrects FrameMath typographic problem
> Displays unlimited fonts and paragraph tags
> Full pathname for missing graphics
> Accented characters included in dictionary
> New in FrameMaker 4 for Macintosh, Version 4.0.2
> Improved overall performance
> New Word and WordPerfect import filters (ported from UNIX Filters)
> RTF Export Utility included
> Common API functionality
> Improved printing of color separations
> Overprinting of EPSF line art graphics
> Corrects FrameMath typographic problem
> New Publish & Subscribe formatting option
> Improved compatibility with macro programs
> Improved Freehand 4 compatibility
> Limited Adobe Acrobat Distiller Support
> Dialog box navigation via keyboard shortcuts
> Open graphics option on Object Properties dialog
> The Macintosh FrameMaker 4 maintenance update consists of 2 HD disks
> The Windows FrameMaker 4 maintenance update consists of 8 HD disks.
> Installation of either product requires original FM4 registration number
> UPGRADE POLICY
> From ??? -at- ??? Sun Jan 00 00:00:00 0000==
> The upgrade policy is as follows (except Europe --detailed separately):
> Current customers can order the maintenance update for a $25 media
> fee plus shipping and handling.
> Customers with a software maintenance contract (FSS), and/or a
> Technical Support contract receive the update free of charge. Users
> with current FSS and Technical Support contracts should expect to
> receive their updates before April 15, 1994.
> Customers who purchased FM4 (Version 4.0) on or after, Feb. 21, 1994
> are entitled to a free update (proof of purchase required).
> Please contact Frame's Order Administration Department to
> obtain the 4.0.2 release free if you qualify: 408-428-6161
> Updates are available from Frame (only) by calling Frame Order
> Adminsitration at: (408) 428-6161. You can also provide credit
> card information (MasterCard and VISA) to purchase the upgrade
> via email to orderadmin -at- frame -dot- com
> Macintosh Frame4, Version 4.0.2 Part Number: 81-04254-00
> MS Windows Frame4, Version 4.0.2 Part Number: 81-04248-00
> The USEnglish products (Mac/Win) can also be downloaded from
> Frame's FTP server free of charge beginning Monday, April 4th.
> Details at the end of this message.
> From ??? -at- ??? Sun Jan 00 00:00:00 0000==
> The upgrade policy is as follows for Europe (and Eastern Europe):
> Frame4 users in Europe will need to contact their local
> Frame distributor for details about updating their Frame4
> version to 4.0.2. If you are not certain who the appropriate
> distributor is for obtaining the update, please contact our
> Frame/Dublin offices at the following number: 353-1-7063910
> Users who purchased Frame4 30 days prior to the release of the
> relevant language versions, will receive the update free of
> charge.
> Partnumbers:
> Macintosh UK Maintenance Release Patch: 81-04254-0027FGB
> MS Windows UK Maintenance Release Patch: 81-04248-0035FGB
> FTP Information --------------
> Due to the high demand for this update, it is expected that users may
> have to make several attempts before reaching Frame's FTP. Repeated
> failures should be resolved by phoning the appropriate number above
> to obtain the update for the $25 fee.
> IP = 192.111.118.8 or ftp.frame.com (No caps). Login as anonymous. If
> prompted, the password is the users Internet address.
> The location of the 4.0.2 software update will be:
> Windows Version: /OUTGOING/DOS/MAKER.402/
> Macintosh Version: /OUTGOING/MAC/MAKER.402/
> The transfer of the Mac software will be at least 2.5MB
> and the Windows software will be about 9MB. Users MUST
> transfer in BINARY mode or all files will be rendered
> useless.
> To use the Windows version, PKZIP will be required. It is
> located in /OUTGOING/DOS/PKZ204g.EXE
> To use the Macintosh version, BINHEX will be required. Frame
> cannot make this available via FTP as the file will not transfer
> intact.
> A further caution: the use and downtime of our FTP server has
> been significant due to the quantity of users accessing the server.
> Your patience is appreciated.
--
"If you take hyphens seriously you will surely go mad."
-John Benbow
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Charles Fisher
Senior Documentation Specialist
Program Manager/President-Elect, STC Washington DC Chapter
Datatel, Inc. (703) 968-4588 (voice)
4375 Fair Lakes Court (703) 968-4625 (FAX)
Fairfax, VA 22033 charles -at- datatel -dot- com
