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Monospace Raster Bitmap DOS Fonts Increased Microsoft Windows 7 SP 1

1603 -
1603 -    ..
1604 - Summary/Objective
1605 -
160501 - Follow up ref SDS 2 JE8O, ref SDS 1 PS6O.
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160503 -
160504 -
160506 -  ..
1606 -
1607 -
1608 - Progress
1609 -
160901 - Working with Morris on Sunday, configured Netbeans for assembling
160902 - development code into the Medit java program that runs SDS Windows
160903 - 64-bit application. reported 110417 1400, ref SDS 4 Y38J  Opening SDS
160904 - in 64-bit mode, shows need for a better font, that is crisp and clear
160905 - like the raster (bitmap) monospace font built-into Microsoft DOS that
160906 - is part of Windows 7.
160908 -  ..
160909 - Noticed today that Microsoft significantly expanded monospace fonts
160910 - for DOS in Windows 7 with SP1 installed a few weeks ago, from maxium
160911 - 10x18 to now 25x57.  This more than doubles fonts previously available
160912 - the past 30 years from about 10 to over 20.
160914 -  ..
160915 - On 090131 began using Lucon ConsoleP for Medit Java font, found by
160916 - Gary. ref SDS 3 425H
160918 -  ..
160919 - Research today on monospace fonts for software programming found the
160920 - following Internet address...
160921 -
160922 -        Quick Online Tips
160923 -
160924 -        Best Programming Fonts for easy Coding and Readability
160925 -
160926 -              http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2006/11/best-programming-fonts-for-easier-coding-and-readability/
160928 -         ..
160929 -        Fonts for writing computer programs need to be crisp, clear,
160930 -        easily readable.  Monospace fonts make code structure fast and
160931 -        easy to create with associated narrative that maintains
160932 -        objectives and reasoning.  Programming fonts make work easier
160933 -        and more productive for software code engineers.
160935 -         ..
160936 -        There is a large range of monospace bitmap Programming Fonts
160937 -        at Proggy Fonts...
160938 -
160939 -              http://www.proggyfonts.com/index.php?menu=download
160941 -         ..
160942 -        Proggy fixed-width fonts are designed for code listings and are
160943 -        distributed in Microsoft's .fon format, the truetype (ttf)
160944 -        format, as well as XWindows (Linux/BSD) pcf format.
160946 -  ..
160947 - This supplements work explaining advantages using a monospace font for
160948 - SDS to organize a well ordered record of communications, reported on
160949 - 090119 0654. ref SDS 2 L24I
160951 -  ..
160952 - At that time, discovered that Windows 7 has a monospace font called
160953 - Consolas.fon, but it does not support line draw. ref SDS 2 RP9L
160955 -  ..
160956 - Work today with a Windows 7 utility called character map, seems to
160957 - show that Consolas.fon and other fonts in...
160958 -
160959 -            L:\Windows\Font
160960 -
160961 - ...may have line draw characters.  Cannot figure out how to apply them
160962 - if they are really there.
160964 -  ..
160965 - Further research for a font like Microsoft DOS in Windows 7 found....
160967 -               ..
160968 -              http://www.procon.com.au/HVDOSBox.htm
160970 -  ..
160971 - This led to using Paypal for purchasing from Procon...
160972 -
160973 -             HVDOSBox raster font package
160975 -  ..
160976 - Ordered from...
160977 -
160978 -             Receipt ID: 0442-4352-1136-2524
160979 -             Merchant Contact Information
160980 -             Procon Construction Systems
160981 -             sales@procon.com.au
160982 -             61299776863
160984 -  ..
160985 - Price............................................ $24.00
160987 -  ..
160988 - Used Visa debit card for online payment.
160990 -  ..
160991 - Received font in an attachment to email.  Stored font...
160992 -
160993 -                C:\10\HVDOSBOX\HVDOSBox.FON
160995 -  ..
160996 - This turned out to fail, because the font installs as...
160997 -
160998 -            J:\Windows\Font\Terminal
161000 -  ..
161001 - Windows 7 already has a Terminal font that cannot be deleted nor
161002 - replaced, because Terminal is a system font.
161004 -  ..
161005 - So, we wasted $24 because the vendor failed to notify customers their
161006 - font cannot be used.
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1614 -
161401 - Received letter from Procon saying...
161402 -
161403 -    1.  Subject: Your payment to Procon Construction Systems
161404 -        Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:35:15 -0700
161408 -         ..
161409 -    2.  Apr 21, 2011 21:35:15 PDT
161410 -
161411 -        Receipt No: 0442-4352-1136-2524
161413 -         ..
161414 -        Hello Rodney C Welch,
161416 -         ..
161417 -    3.  You sent a payment of $24.00 USD to Procon Construction
161418 -        Systems.  This charge will appear on your credit card statement
161419 -        as payment to PAYPAL *PROCONCONST.
161421 -         ..
161422 -    4.  Merchant information:
161423 -        Procon Construction Systems
161424 -        sales@procon.com.au
161425 -        www.procon.com.au
161426 -        +61 61299776863
161428 -         ..
161429 -    5.  Instructions to merchant:
161430 -        None provided
161432 -         ..
161433 -    6.  Shipping information:
161440 -         ..
161441 -    7.  Shipping method:
161442 -        Not specified
161444 -         ..
161445 -    8.  Payment details
161446 -
161447 -        Description:  Procon's HVDOSBox HVFont Package,item #: HVF100
161448 -        Unit price: $24.00 USD
161449 -        Quantity: 1
161450 -        Amount: $24.00 USD
161452 -         ..
161453 -    9.  Insurance: N/A
161455 -         ..
161456 -   10.  Total: $24.00 USD
161458 -         ..
161459 -   11.  Receipt No: 0442-4352-1136-2524
161460 -
161461 -        Please keep this receipt number for future reference.  You'll
161462 -        need it if you contact customer service at Procon Construction
161463 -        Systems or PayPal.
161465 -         ..
161466 -   12.  Use PayPal next time!
161467 -
161468 -        It's the safer, easier way to pay.
161470 -         ..
161471 -   13.  No need to type your information.
161473 -         ..
161474 -   14.  Your personal and financial information is securely stored and
161475 -        never shared with merchants when you pay.
161477 -         ..
161478 -   15.  Visit www.paypal.com to sign up.
161480 -         ..
161481 -   16.  Questions? Visit the Help Center at: www.paypal.com/help.
161483 -         ..
161484 -   17.  Thanks for using PayPal – the safer, easier way to pay and get
161485 -        paid online.
161487 -         ..
161488 -   18.  Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not
161489 -        monitored and you will not receive a response.
161491 -         ..
161492 -        PPID PP1469
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161496 - Posting expense ledger paid $24.00 for unusable font...
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1619 -
161901 - Received another letter from Procon saying...
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161903 -    1.  Subject: HVF100 - PROCON's Licenced HVDOSBox Font Package
161904 -        Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:38:32 +1000
161908 -         ..
161909 -    2.  Dear PayPal Customer
161911 -         ..
161912 -    3.  Thank you for your purchase of a licence for the HVDOSBox
161913 -        Windows' Terminal Font Package.
161915 -         ..
161916 -    4.  Please find attached an archive file containing the licenced
161917 -        fonts. (Change the extension from .ZZZ to .ZIP before
161918 -        attempting to UNZIP it.)
161920 -         ..
161921 -    5.  Unzip the files to a temporary directory. (The archive contains
161922 -        a TXT file with instructions on installation and use.)
161924 -         ..
161925 -    6.  If you have any queries please contact Gary Raynor at:
161926 -        <mailto:gjr@procon.com.au>gjr@procon.com.au
161928 -         ..
161929 -    7.  Can you help us by answering a few questions?
161930 -
161931 -        a.  How did you hear about our HVFont packages?
161932 -        b.  What additions/improvements/changes would you like to see in the packages?
161933 -        c.  What Operating System do you use? (Win 7/Vista/XP/2000/NT/Me/98/95 or ?)
161934 -        d.  What Video/Monitor setup do you use? (CRT? LCD? Monitor Size? Resolution?)
161935 -        e.  Do you use/need fonts in Codepages other than CP437?
161937 -         ..
161938 -    8.  Regards
161940 -         ..
161941 -    9.  Gary Raynor
161942 -        PROCON CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
161943 -        3/5-7 Victoria Parade
161944 -        MANLY NSW 2095 AUSTRALIA
161945 -        Tel: +61 2 9977 6863
161946 -        Email: gjr@procon.com.au
161947 -        Website: www.procon.com.au
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