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On Mon, Dec 14, 1998 at 10:11:03PM +0100, Hans Aberg wrote:

> >> >Obviously it has the advantage that it can be translated
> >> >into other languages, eg PostScript and PDF.

> >> Why is this an advantage _over_ say PDF?

> >Because 2 > 1.

> I don't see the connection; please explain.

I simply meant that DVI can be translated into many different formats,
eg PostScript, PDF, commands for Diablo daisy-wheel printer, etc.
In that sense it is obviously more versatile than PDF.

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