SAN JOSE, Calif.­-(Feb. 05, 2001 ) Adobe Systems today announced Font Folio 9.0 collection, which adds approximately 500 additional fonts to Font Folio 8.0's 2,500 typefaces.

OpenType fonts -- 190 cross-platform fonts developed by Adobe and Microsoft -- are included and work on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. OpenType fonts contain an expanded character set for improved linguistic support and enhanced typographic functionality.

All typefaces in Font Folio 9.0 can be installed using the font control panel in Windows 2000 Professional and Server, which now includes native PostScript font support. Additionally, new versions of font management tool Adobe Type Manager Deluxe are included.

The new typefaces cover a wide range of styles, from traditional text typefaces to ornamental, handwriting and script typefaces. Several of the fonts also contain the Euro monetary symbol and the collection includes a set of special Adobe Euro fonts. All packages provide multiple language versions including French and German. Lastly, Font Folio 9.0 includes a new Adobe Type Reference Book and a Typography Primer.

Adobe Font Folio 9.0 is for Mac OS 7.6 through 9.x, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 is available now in the United States and Canada through traditional Adobe channels, including www.adobe.com, mail order and reseller channels. Font Folio 9.0 has an estimated street price of US $8,999 with reduced upgrade pricing available. Adobe Font Folio supports a number of languages, including French, German and International English.

Adobe Font Folio is a collection from foundries such as Agfa Monotype, ITC, Linotype, MvB Design and LetterPerfect, as well as Adobe Originals and new OpenType fonts. To view the full Font Folio typeface collection, including new designs, or for more information about the product, visit the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com/products/fontfolio .

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