Manjaro Difference between pages "Manjaro FAQ" and "Improve Font Rendering"

Difference between pages "Manjaro FAQ" and "Improve Font Rendering"

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= General Linux =


===What is Linux?===
===How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts===
Linux is an '''[http://opensource.org/osd.html open-source]''' operating system, meaning that you may freely use and freely distribute it. Originally developed in 1991 by Finnish Programmer '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds Linus Torvalds]''', Linux is an exceptionally robust and reliable system most commonly used for internet servers, mobile phones, and tablets (e.g., Android). Additionally, the use of Linux as an alternative operating system for personal computers has also been growing over the years, with several million users having already discovered the benefits of it.


===What are the benefits of using Linux?===
There are quite a few. Linux is free to use, highly efficient, and very fast. The 64 bit version of Manjaro with the XFCE desktop boots up in only a few seconds, and uses only 200MB of memory to run. Linux systems are also very secure, and are not affected by the huge amount of Windows viruses, trojans, worms, or malware out there. Anti-virus software is not required. And as for the tens of thousands of software applications available - including fully compatible equivalents of popular Windows software such as MS Office --these are also completely free. It is also possible to easily run many popular Windows applications on Linux using compatibility software such as ''Wine/PlayonLinux''. The examples given here are ''far'' from comprehensive!


===Why is Linux free? What's the catch?===
There isn't one. Linux operates on a completely different philosophy than those of for-profit corporations such as Microsoft and Apple. Linux systems and software applications are funded through sponsorship, donations, and of course, the hard work of many, many enthusiasts. Linux has a dedicated and highly enthusiastic fan-base for a very good reason.


===Why are there so many different Linux distributions?===
''1. Create the file''
Different Linux distributions (i.e. operating systems) have been developed for different types of users, for different purposes, and for different hardware capacities. For example, distributions such as ''Mint'' or ''Zorin'' are specifically designed to apply to newcomers or those without technical expertise. At the other end of the scale, distributions such as ''Arch'' are designed for computer enthusiasts. Manjaro is designed to bridge that gap. Different '''flavours''' of a distribution means it comes with different desktop environments - you're rarely if ever stuck with whatever desktop comes pre-installed.
sudo gedit /etc/fonts/local.conf
with code:


===What is the difference between cutting edge and bleeding edge technology?===
<match target="font">
Generally speaking, ''cutting edge'' refers to the latest technology that has finished development and has been fully tested. ''Bleeding edge'' technology is that which has not finished development and/or is still undergoing testing. The use of bleeding edge technology therefore carries the risk of being unreliable or unstable.
  <edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
    <bool>true</bool>
  </edit>
  <edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
    <bool>true</bool>
  </edit>
  <edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
    <const>hintslight</const>
  </edit>
  <edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
    <const>lcddefault</const>
  </edit>
</match>


Save changes in the file.


= Manjaro Specific =


=== Is Manjaro just an easy-to-install version of Arch? ===
''2. Create backup a .Xresources file:''
No. Manjaro is not like other Arch-based distributions such as ''Archbang'' or ''Bridge Linux'', which are. While there are numerous subtle differences between Manjaro and Arch, the most obvious examples  - including the use of our own dedicated software repositories - are covered in the '''[[About_Manjaro|About Manjaro]]''' page.  
cp .Xresources Xresources.bak


===Can Manjaro use the Arch Software Repositories?===
If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error -
No. Manjaro is configured to use its own dedicated software repositories, although you can still access the community-maintained Arch User Repository (AUR) for additional software, if you wish. In addition, if you want to access the very latest ''bleeding-edge'' software, Manjaro's own testing and unstable repositories are also available.


===Can Manjaro be converted into a full Arch system?===
'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.
Yes, although only Manjaro versions 0.8.0 and 0.8.1. This course of action is not recommended, and the Manjaro team cannot offer support for a converted system. Still, a conversion script to test out in VirtualBox is available on our forum '''[http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=245 here]'''


===What is the Manjaro Forum like?===
Very friendly! Both newcomers and experienced users are more than welcome to participate, ask questions, and just talk to other members of the Manjaro community, as well as the developers themselves. You don't even have to register to post on the forum. Even though Manjaro is a new distribution, there are already many dedicated Manjaro Community members who will be more than happy to answer your questions and help you out.


===How is 'Manjaro' Pronounced?===
''3. Open/Create .Xresources file in text editor.''
Although the inspiriation for the name originates from ''Mount Kilimanjaro'', it may be pronounced as 'Man-ja-ro' or as 'Man-ha-ro'.
gedit .Xresources
 
Delete current content(if any),and paste in it:
! Xft settings ---------------------------------------------------------------
Xft.dpi:        96
Xft.antialias:  true
Xft.lcdfilter:  lcddefault
Xft.rgba:      rgb
Xft.hinting:    true
Xft.hintstyle:  hintslight
 
Save changes in the file.
 
 
''4.Run a command in terminal:''
xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources
 
 
5.Make sure that ''antialiasing, hiting  is ON'' in system settings Your Desktop Environment.
 
Finally reboot your computer to apply the settings.
 
 
-(Courtesy FadeMind's Forum post [http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=6879.msg62703#msg62703 here], and the Arch Wiki [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration#Example_fontconfig_configurations here].)
 
= Install Ubuntu/Infinality Fonts for better rendering =
 
 
'''[http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=3459.0 How to install Ubuntu/Infinality fonts in Manjaro Linux - v2.0] '''by StealthPenguin
 
Follow the link given.
 
 
 
=Support=
 
 
Following is a link to this page's forum counterpart where you can post any related feedback: [http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=6879.msg62703#msg62703]
 
Feedback about StealthPenguin's post about installing Ubuntu/Infinality fonts can be made at his forum post [http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=3459.0].


=See Also=
=See Also=


* '''[[About Manjaro]]'''
 
* '''[[The Rolling Release Development Model]]'''
[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]
* '''[[Manjaro: A Different Kind of Beast]]'''




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Revision as of 16:45, 10 October 2013

How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts

1. Create the file

sudo gedit /etc/fonts/local.conf

with code:

<match target="font">
  <edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
    <bool>true</bool>
  </edit>
  <edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
    <bool>true</bool>
  </edit>
  <edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
    <const>hintslight</const>
  </edit>
  <edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
   <const>lcddefault</const>
 </edit>
</match>

Save changes in the file.


2. Create backup a .Xresources file:

cp .Xresources Xresources.bak

If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error -

"cp: cannot stat ‘.Xresources’: No such file or directory", then skip to step No. 3.


3. Open/Create .Xresources file in text editor.

gedit .Xresources

Delete current content(if any),and paste in it:

! Xft settings ---------------------------------------------------------------
Xft.dpi:        96
Xft.antialias:  true
Xft.lcdfilter:  lcddefault
Xft.rgba:       rgb
Xft.hinting:    true
Xft.hintstyle:  hintslight

Save changes in the file.


4.Run a command in terminal:

xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources


5.Make sure that antialiasing, hiting is ON in system settings Your Desktop Environment.

Finally reboot your computer to apply the settings.


-(Courtesy FadeMind's Forum post here, and the Arch Wiki here.)

Install Ubuntu/Infinality Fonts for better rendering

How to install Ubuntu/Infinality fonts in Manjaro Linux - v2.0 by StealthPenguin

Follow the link given.


Support

Following is a link to this page's forum counterpart where you can post any related feedback: [1]

Feedback about StealthPenguin's post about installing Ubuntu/Infinality fonts can be made at his forum post [2].

See Also

The Arch Wiki

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