2003-05-03 23:36:46, John Cowan <cowan@...> wrote:

>Nicholas Bodley scripsit:
>
>> I'm not sure I understand what Metafont is, btw, but if it
>> makes sense in this message, that's sufficient, for now.
>
>It's a language that allows you to state algorithms (programs) that
[...]
>ways such as the ones you mention.
>
>The passage in question used Knuth's own Computer Modern font family,
[...]
>therefore, is (indistinguishably to the eye) in a distinct font.

That's exactly what I thought; I appreciate the enlightenment.

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