Bitstream Announces New Version of MakeUp for Windows September 22, 1992 -- Bitstream Inc. today announced that it has begun shipping version 1.1 of Bitstream MakeUp for Windows. MakeUp is Bitstream's popular text manipulation program for use in Microsoft Windows 3.0/3.1. Version 1.1 is a free upgrade for all registered users of MakeUp 1.0. The upgrade corrects a variety of problems and also includes 20 free TrueType typefaces. Bitstream is currently mailing MakeUp 1.1 upgrade packages to all registered users of MakeUp 1.0. Users that have not mailed in registration cards are urged to do so in order to receive the upgrade. Upgrades are not available through any other channel. Copies of MakeUp 1.0 in the retail channel have been specially labeled with instructions to the user to send the registration card to Bitstream in order to receive the free update and the 20 extra TrueType fonts. All MakeUp shipments from Bitstream from this point on will be version 1.1. MakeUp 1.1 improvements and additions: Improved import and export filters Improved Object Linking & Embedding (OLE) support More precise handling of TrueType fonts New grey-scale palette for HP LaserJet, HP DeskJet and other non-color laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers Improved functionality within the Windows 3.1 environment 20 extra TrueType typefaces (the same typefaces that are in Bitstream TrueType Font Pack 2 for Windows 3.1) Supplemental documentation to support these new enhancements and additions. "The response to MakeUp has been overwhelming," stated Greg McHale, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Bitstream. "MakeUp has consistently made EggHead's and Ingram Micro's best-seller lists since its introduction in the spring of 1992. Users have told us that they have found the product easy to use and yet still very powerful. It is the perfect way for Windows users to create logos, headlines, special effects or add extra impact to their documents. Users will find MakeUp 1.1 easier than ever to use," concluded McHale. Celebrating 10 years as an industry leader in typographic quality and innovative technology, Bitstream licenses type and related technology to more than 430 hardware manufacturers and software developers around the world. Bitstream's line of retail products is distributed by an extensive network of dealers in the US and in 18 nations worldwide. Bitstream Inc, Athenaeum House, 215 First St, Cambridge, MA 02142 617-497-6222, Fax: 617-868-4732; Telex: 467237 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online - New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed from data provided by the | | above mentioned company. For additional details, contact the | | company at the address or telephone number indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+