Comments on: Compugraphic Universal 2

By: Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:29:12 +0000

When Compugraphic Universal 2s were introduced to the Bucks Herald in the early 70s, customers came with reps to see one in operation. I was always able to put on a good show as I was a decent typist as I’d trained with the RAF for National Service. Every time a new improved machine arrived in the office I was given it. I remember MDTs and the PowerView. I also worked the Compugraphic ACM 9000, which was a brilliant piece of equipment. This put me in good stead when the Apple computer arrived with QuarkXpress, which I still use.
In late 2015, I wrote and composed a whole newspaper on my PC in my home office when Dad’s Army was filmed in Bridlington.
I love hearing stories about print, especially in newspapers.

By: Dave Hughes

Dave Hughes — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:39:32 +0000

In reply to serge lesouef. Glad it brought back some memories Serge, if you have anything further to add that may be of interest, please let me know.

By: serge lesouef

serge lesouef — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:06:51 +0000

The first machine I have been trained on in my first job! I used to work for Compugraphic… If you need any info I have not forgotten!