Comments on the Future of TEX and METAFONT

: : : specifically to identify, develop, operate, fund, support, promote and encourage charitable, educational and scientific programs and projects which will stimulate those who have an interest in systems for typesetting technical text and font design; to exchange information of same and associated use of computer peripheral equipment; to establish channels to facilitate the exchange of macro packages, etc., through publications and otherwise; and to develop, implement and sponsor educational programs, seminars and conferences in connection with the foregoing: : :