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<p class=MsoNormal>I need help to get the BEST, sharpest, most crisp font
quality (including proper size) in Ubuntu Feisty Fawn, to match Windows as much
as possible (Vista). I've tried so much, no matter what I've done I cannot get
the fonts as crisp as Windows at all. <br>
<br>
I installed 32bit Ubuntu Feisty Fawn and by default, the resolution was
properly set to 1280x800 (widescreen) on 60Hz refresh. Do I need to
install/enable 915resolution?<br>
<br>
I'm struggling to get the best font quality possible <br>
<br>
<b>What I've done </b><br>
- msttcorefonts <a
href="http://www.warrenguy.com/docs/ubuntu-linux/configuring-fonts.html"
target="_blank">http://www.warrenguy.com/docs/ubuntu...ing-fonts.html</a> <br>
- freetype <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343670"
target="_blank">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=343670</a> <br>
- copy over all segoe*, calabra* and tahoma* fonts from Windows <br>
- cloned firefox 2 font settings of Windows into here in Ubuntu <br>
- I have gtk2-engines-pixbuf enabled by Ubuntu's default (double checked via
synaptic)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Comparison:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Linux<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1829/snapshot1wj0.png<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/6292/snapshot6yj2.png<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Windows<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/2240/textfieldwindowsxt4er8.png<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4571/fontsupportwindowshf6oq2.png<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Notice text is getting bolded too much and somehow larger in
linux? Why?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Also, Vista is nice and bright. Linux is somewhat
"flat" in contrast. Not horrible, but just not as nicely bright for
some reason. How would I corrrect this?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Keep in mind I'm new to linux!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Specs:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sony Vaio FE770G Laptop<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>2GB Memory<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Creative Soundblaster Live! 24-bit External USB<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Intel 945GM / 950 Chipset (graphics)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>15.4" Widescreen (1280x800)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Intellipoint Wireless Laser 6000 Mouse<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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