Default Fonts in all operating systems

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The discussion centers on selecting default fonts for software compatibility across various operating systems, specifically Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Participants highlight that while fonts like Bookman, Georgia, and Tahoma are common on Windows, they may not be universally available on other platforms. Notably, Times New Roman is not included in default installations of Ubuntu or LibreOffice, and its use is restricted under the GNU General Public License. The conversation emphasizes the importance of choosing fonts that are visually appealing yet widely supported to avoid compatibility issues.

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  • Understanding of font licensing, particularly the GNU General Public License.
  • Familiarity with cross-platform software development principles.
  • Knowledge of GUI frameworks like PySimpleGUI and Qt.
  • Basic skills in CSS for font specification in web development.
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  • Research font availability across different operating systems, focusing on Linux distributions.
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  • Learn about font selection techniques in CSS, including the use of fallback fonts.
  • Investigate the implications of font licensing on software distribution and compatibility.
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Software developers, UI/UX designers, and anyone involved in cross-platform application development who seeks to ensure consistent font rendering and compatibility across different operating systems.

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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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