[tex-k] requesting info on fptex

[Reinhard Kotucha]

>>>>> "Andrew" == Andrew Komornicki <komornic at sbcglobal.net> writes:

  > As a long time TeX user I have a request, and hope that this is
  > the correct forum to send my inquiry.

The texhax mailing list is more appropriate.  I assume that nobody
intends to kill you because you asked here (hopefully).  The tex-k
(Web2c) distribution is not made for end users.

  > Some years ago, I downloaded the fptex distribution onto my
  > windows machine and was happy for years to come.  This last year
  > my old machine was dying, and I now have a brand new machine that
  > runs Windows XP.

I recommend to install TeXLive, see:

  http://tug.org/texlive

  > I have written to Fabrice (twice! ) with no answer.

That's unusual.  He always replies.  But I had problems with the spam
filter used at supelec.  Maybe he did not receive your mails.

Regards,
  Reinhard

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