adding fonts
I need to add more fonts... do I need special "linux" fonts or are they the same as Windows fonts?
(if they are different... where can I go to download linux fonts?) |
its both, same and different .. linux fonts have support for the same format as the windows ones (true type fonts) .. and only include support for a few others, mostly bitmap fonts (think ugly fonts) ..
as for how to install ... thats a bit tricky, what distribution do you have (as some come with utils to make it easy) |
Adding fonts
Marie, I'm currently using Windows' Tahoma font for Mandrake and Fedora. I've also used Windows' Comic font in the past. To get the desired Windows font I usually go to the control panel in Linux and import them directly from Windows. Never a problem. Sometimes the fonts are available right away, other times I've had to log out of X and then log back in before they are available. I didn't notice what distro you are running. In Fedora there is a font folder where you can use drag and drop. In Mandrake use Start > System > Configuration > Configure your computer. System tab, fonts. That is where you can import. Hope that helps. Let me know how you make out.
|
I'm using SuSE Linux 9.1
I don't have Windows on my computer right now... can I download fonts online that are meant for Windows? |
web-browser: google -> fonts
E.g: www.fonts.com __________ Since I use KDE I added 'em in KDE control center. But many people LIKE fluxbox. |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:36 PM. |