Christopher Sholes.
What is a "stenographer"?
Someone that transcribed documents, etc.
Post an example of Shole's typewriter.
Why did Sholes send a prototype of his typewriter to Clephane?
Because Clephane was a stenographer and Sholes realized that stenographers would be among the first and most important users of the typewriter.
After the typewriter began production, why did Clephane pursue another machine?
Because he realized that the typewriter still only solved part of his problem, because it still took a long time to typeset and copy the words.
Who spent a year redesigning Clephane's typesetting machine?
Ottmar Mergenthaler.
What is meant by "typesetting"?
The arrangement of the type.
Post an example of Linotype Machine.
How does the Linotype Machine differ from the typewriter?
It allowed type to be set mechanically rather than by hand. The machine produced a solid line of type by casting hot lead into a series of molds
How did this machine change the newspaper industry?
It made it possible for a small number of operators to set type for more pages on a daily basis.
Post an example of a Linotype keyboard.
How did the keyboard of the Linotype Machine differ from keyboards that we use today?
There was no shift key and uppercase letters had separate keys from lowercase letters.
Post an example of a Linotype slug.
What is a slug?
The assembled line of type that is cast as a single piece.
Post an example of a person operating a Linotype Machine.
Why is the Linotype Machine the greatest advanced in printing since movable type?
It allowed for fast and efficient typing and printing. It was made available all around the world.
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