Default Fonts in all operating systems

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When developing software compatible across operating systems, selecting universal fonts is crucial. Bookman, Georgia, and Tahoma are favored for Windows, but their availability on Mac and Linux is uncertain. Times New Roman, while widely recognized, is not included in default installations of Ubuntu or LibreOffice due to licensing issues. The discussion emphasizes the importance of font appearance and suggests making fonts user-configurable to enhance compatibility and aesthetics. Ultimately, ensuring that software operates seamlessly across platforms involves more than just font selection; it requires comprehensive design considerations.
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You can use a font image, just have the fonts as a texture. Png is compatible with all platforms isn't it?
 
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paradisePhysicist said:
You can use a font image, just have the fonts as a texture. Png is compatible with all platforms isn't it?
I am not sure how would that look.
 
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Arman777 said:
I am not sure how would that look.
You can customize it to your needs, you can have it as an array of letters and then just cycle the x and y values up and down, or horizontally, or you can have a bunch of letters in random locations and a premade array of locations.
 

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