Linux Command Line Tools
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a2ps - ASCII to PostScript
To override the type of file use
$ a2ps -Eplain somefile.ext
Valid type options
Display all the valid file types for pretty-printing
$ a2ps --list*lang | less
Language Sources
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| vba | Visual Basic |
| sql | SQL Sources |
| plain | Plain Text - No hilighting |
pcal - Printing Calendars
Printing Monthly Calendars
Use :
pcal MM YY NMONTHS
to generate a PostScript calendar file.
Preview
Display a calendar for July and August 2007
$ pcal 07 07 2 | gv -
Print a calendar for July and August 2007
$ pcal 07 07 2 | lpr
Printing full page letter without small calendars
pcal -S -X-35 -Y32 -x 1.09 -y 1.10 -t Times-Roman/20| lpr
Printing Small calendars on 3x5" cardstock
pcal -Y-10 -x 0.45 -y 0.35 | lpr