Wednesday, September 1, 2010

History of PostScript (Summary)

The evolutional process of PostScript languages is over 25 years and an important effect of publishing industry.

The first 80’s, you have to study at least in the couple of weeks to learn how to use Acme system, which was used for type-setting, and connected it with other productions. At this time, you could work on your own computer with a limited quality.

Postscript was begun at Parc, the research institute of Xerox where “Interpress” language was developed by John Warnock and Chuck Geschle to control Xerox laser printer.

John Warnock and Chuck Geschle established “Adobe” company that developed tools to controls the printer in 20 years as PostScript.

PostScript was published in 1984. It is a brilliant computer language and independent equipment which can use in many different devices which fit with your purpose and an open system that other people could develop on it.

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