Re: [Gimp-user] Using fonts

["G.Lee Johnson" <lee@imyourhandiman.com>]

On Tue, 2001-08-21 at 10:17, Rich Shepard wrote:
>   I just discovered the logo capability with The GIMP, but I'm puzzled by
> my inability to use fonts that are installed on my system.
> 
>   Checking the web site's fonts page, I made sure that my font directories
> match those shown there (with the addition of a TrueType directory on my
> system). I have Bitstream Type1 fonts installed, but when I call them by
> name (e.g., "BakerSignet"), I get an error message that the font is not
> found.

in addition to what you have I found ( via
http://gimp-savvy.com/BOOK/index.html ) some info at the URL shown for
help in getting more fonts installed and I was amazed how simple it was
and the fonts are very nice and at least were sufficient for my needs.

they are freefonts and sharefonts and you can get them at:

ftp://ftp.gimp.org/pub/gimp/fonts/
ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/linux/X11/fonts/

and to install them ( outside of usual unpacking stuff ) do:

% xset fp+ ~/FONTS/freefont
% xset fp rehash

worked flawlessly for me and I was delighted at what all I had available
for my creative forces :)

HTH's
lee
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