[texhax] Quality of Output: PDF v. DVI

[Martin Heller]

P. R. Stanley wrote:
> Hi
> The average DVI file is about ten times smaller in size than a PDF. I 
> was wondering, does DVI provide the same output quality standards as its 
> PDF alternative?

The dvi file does not have the fonts and images embedded. You need a 
dvi-driver in order to print the document or generate documents that are 
useful for electronic distribution.