\centerline{\bf \TeX89}
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\TeX89, the 4th European \TeX\ Conference, will take place
at Karlsruhe University, FRG, from Monday, September 11th,
to Wednesday, September 13th, 1989. 

Following the tradition of last years' conferences, contributions
are welcome from all areas of \TeX, \MF, and related subjects.
Likely themes might include:
\item{$\ast$}document structures (\LaTeX, \SGML, ODA,\dots)
\item{$\ast$} non-technical \TeX\ (humanities, music, exotic languages,\dots)
\item{$\ast$} technical areas (chemistry, physics,
biology,\dots) 
\item{$\ast$} difficult jobs with \TeX,
\LaTeX,\dots \item{$\ast$} graphics and \TeX
\item{$\ast$} \TeX\ training
\item{$\ast$} \TeX\ as part of a larger system (user interfaces,
tools, environments,\dots)
\item{$\ast$} \TeX\ as a production tool
\item{$\ast$} fonts to use with \TeX\ (\MF\ and other systems)
\item{$\ast$} \TeX\ and \PS
\item{$\ast$} Macro packages
\item{$\ast$} public domain \TeX\ vs. commercial \TeX

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Besides traditional paper sessions, discussion groups on special
subjects and exhibitions will be organized. In a special session
at the end of the conference, highlights of the discussion groups
will be presented to the general audience. Conference proceedings
will be published after the conference.

Various workshops and participatory seminars will be offered
before and after the conference. Proposals for topics and
voluntary tutors are welcome.

The conference fee will be approximately DM 280,--. The fee includes
registration materials, lunches, social events and a copy of the
conference proceedings.

A second circular containing a preliminary program will be out
by March 31st, 1989.
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\rightline{\sl Rainer Rupprecht}