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Idea #10750: Replace similar fonts but distinct fonts,Make a Best Stack of fonts



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Written by dragoninsane the 5 Jul 08 at 14:28. Category: Others.
Related to: Nothing/Others. Status: New
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Font in default install of ubuntu have changed little since first ubuntu but most of them dont add to individuality,uniqueness,distinct.people want font that not only look different but should serve some kind of use.no need to include 350 similar fonts or 200.fonts should have features to make them italic,bold.even some condensed fonts look good.
*-OLD ttf(truetype font licensed under ms) and otf(opentype font) format fonts best for Basics,Documents.
*-WEBDESIGN FONTS:Best for websites,Browsers,web apps etc
http://www.drivethru.us.com/blog/evolution-of-web-fonts
*-Cleartype best rendered in LCD Monitors.http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypeFonts.mspx
*-typeface:a typeface is a set of one or more fonts designed with stylistic unity,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typeface
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web-safe_fonts
more fonts for use in gimp,typography etc,that add charm to Documents.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_fonts
First case is the fonts need to be open or cc license.then include those fonts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_fonts_for_the_Web
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1538
http://web.nickshanks.com/typography/corefonts
http://web.nickshanks.com/typography/font-descriptions
just check all fonts are not same nor similar
Above links are only for reference.sorry to include apple and Ms links.if possible bring some font hinting into perspective.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Font_hinting
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nitrofurano wrote on the 20 Sep 08 at 10:30
what do you mean 'features to make them italic'? =/


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