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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 it is completely free to use and free to distribute. 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). However, 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?===
A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.
There are quite a few. Linux is free, 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 /etc/fonts/local.conf''
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.


===What is the difference between cutting edge and bleeding edge technology?===
sudo gedit /etc/fonts/local.conf
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.


Paste the following content in the file-


= Manjaro Specific =
<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>


=== Is Manjaro just an easy-to-install version of Arch? ===
After that save the 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.  


===Can Manjaro use the Arch Software Repositories?===
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?===
''2. Create backup of .Xresources file:''
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]'''
cp .Xresources .Xresources.bak


===What is the Manjaro Forum like?===
If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error -
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?===
'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.
Although the inspiriation for the name originates from ''Mount Kilimanjaro'', it may be pronounced as 'Man-ja-ro' or as 'Man-ha-ro'.
 
 
''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 the following command in terminal:''
xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources
 
 
5.Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', and  Hiting is set to '''Slight''''' in System Settings (Appearence).
 
 
Finally reboot your computer to apply the settings.
 
= 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].
 
 
Credit goes to FadeMind for his forum tutorial [http://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=6879.msg62703#msg62703], and to the Arch Wiki's FontConfig Example [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration#Example_fontconfig_configurations]


=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 13:02, 4 December 2013

How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts

A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.


1. Create the file /etc/fonts/local.conf 

sudo gedit /etc/fonts/local.conf

Paste the following content in the file- 

<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>

After that save the file.


2. Create backup of .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 the following command in terminal: 

xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources


5.Make sure that Anti aliasing is On, and Hiting is set to Slight in System Settings (Appearence).


Finally reboot your computer to apply the settings.

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].


Credit goes to FadeMind for his forum tutorial [3], and to the Arch Wiki's FontConfig Example [4]

See Also

The Arch Wiki

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