CUPS 2005 Status

[Ahmad Khalifa <ahmad at khalifa dot ws>]

Salam all..

As it stands now, the patch on arabeyes' CVS still
compiles with CUPS.org's SVN repository

I just finished compiling CUPS with the patch, and
the previous problems still exist. i.e Arabic
chars dont appear. Im not sure if this is a problem
with the font (KacstQr.pfa) or with the .PS file.

Note that this is not a bidi/shaping issue (not yet)
its a .PS or .PFA issue. any expertise on this would
sure help.

I've uploaded the generated .PS file here...
http://www.khalifa.ws/files/public/cups-test1.ps

The .PS file has the font embedded in it, but for easier
inspection, I've provided the font here
http://www.khalifa.ws/files/public/KacstQr.pfa

I made this font myself from KACST fonts or arabeyes fonts
(dont really remember). The special thing about it, is that
it contains the arabic U+0600 block and the presentation
Form-B in the 256 chars available.

If any one with .PS or .PFA knowledge would take a look
at those files and tell me whats wrong with either of
them that would be great help :)


ak.