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Using TrueType Fonts with Linux

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This command will install Microsoft fonts for use system-wide:

sudo apt-get install msttcorefonts 

To use yor own personal collection of TrueType fonts:

cd ~
mkdir .fonts

Then simply copy all the .ttf files into the newly created folder.

Remember to restart your application to use the new fonts. If you don't restart your application, the new fonts probably wont be visible.

Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 16:40  

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