[opensuse] Why do fonts look so much better in gnome than in kde?
Hi, the subject says it all: in every version of opensuse I tried the fonts looked much better under gnome than under kde: more more readable, with better contrast and more smooth overall. The problem I have with gnome is that I detest it ;-) Can anyone explain if and how I can get fonts to look as good in kde as they look in gnome, please? (I have a faint memory of somthing involving the bits per pixel that is autodetected by gnome according to the screen resolution, maybe or maybe not??). Thanks, Nico -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Nico Sabbi wrote:
Hi, the subject says it all: in every version of opensuse I tried the fonts looked much better under gnome than under kde: more more readable, with better contrast and more smooth overall.
The problem I have with gnome is that I detest it ;-)
Can anyone explain if and how I can get fonts to look as good in kde as they look in gnome, please? (I have a faint memory of somthing involving the bits per pixel that is autodetected by gnome according to the screen resolution, maybe or maybe not??).
Thanks, Nico
Have you tried a Kubuntu Live CD to see if it has poor font rendering? Its a quick cheap way to determine if there is something missing from your Suse or KDE setup? I haven't noticed this on my test machines. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Monday 31 August 2009 12:40:17 pm John Andersen wrote: <snip>
Thanks, Nico
Have you tried a Kubuntu Live CD to see if it has poor font rendering? Its a quick cheap way to determine if there is something missing from your Suse or KDE setup?
I haven't noticed this on my test machines.
+1, the font rendering on kde4 is hands down the best I have ever seen. kde3, Vista, XP included. You may need to insure you have subpixel enabled. That makes a significant difference in rendering. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Il martedì 1 settembre 2009 10:19:55 David C. Rankin ha scritto:
On Monday 31 August 2009 12:40:17 pm John Andersen wrote: <snip>
Thanks, Nico
Have you tried a Kubuntu Live CD to see if it has poor font rendering? Its a quick cheap way to determine if there is something missing from your Suse or KDE setup?
I haven't noticed this on my test machines.
+1, the font rendering on kde4 is hands down the best I have ever seen. kde3, Vista, XP included. You may need to insure you have subpixel enabled. That makes a significant difference in rendering.
uhm, yes. With subpixel hinting enabled fonts look equally well. Thanks. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
Il martedì 1 settembre 2009 10:19:55 David C. Rankin ha scritto:
On Monday 31 August 2009 12:40:17 pm John Andersen wrote: <snip>
Thanks, Nico Have you tried a Kubuntu Live CD to see if it has poor font rendering? Its a quick cheap way to determine if there is something missing from your Suse or KDE setup?
I haven't noticed this on my test machines. +1, the font rendering on kde4 is hands down the best I have ever seen. kde3, Vista, XP included. You may need to insure you have subpixel enabled. That makes a significant difference in rendering.
uhm, yes. With subpixel hinting enabled fonts look equally well. Thanks.
IMHO Ubuntu 9.04-Gnome, has definitely a better font rendering than Opensuse (11.1 and 11.2); we should investigate how Ubuntu is configuring fonts, in order to try reproducing the same goodness onto Opensuse. BR, -- Marco Calistri <amdturion> I understand why you're confused. You're thinking too much. -- Carole Wallach -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
On Monday 31 August 2009 11:26:03 Nico Sabbi wrote:
Can anyone explain if and how I can get fonts to look as good in kde as they look in gnome, please?
Maybe this is what you are looking for http://en.opensuse.org/Optimal_Use_of_Fonts_on_SuSE Greetings, Javier
On Monday 31 August 2009 05:26:03 Nico Sabbi wrote:
Hi, the subject says it all: in every version of opensuse I tried the fonts looked much better under gnome than under kde: more more readable, with better contrast and more smooth overall.
The problem I have with gnome is that I detest it ;-)
Can anyone explain if and how I can get fonts to look as good in kde as they look in gnome, please? (I have a faint memory of somthing involving the bits per pixel that is autodetected by gnome according to the screen resolution, maybe or maybe not??).
Hi, Dopn't know if this will help you or not. Worth a try. A couple of days ago there was a message her on this list about font irregularity. The cure was by modifying/changing/re-installing freetype2 fonts which are crippled in SuSE. Something to do with a ClearType patent. Check the archives. Just a few days ago. Bob S -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org
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A couple of days ago there was a message her on this list about font irregularity. The cure was by modifying/changing/re-installing freetype2 fonts which are crippled in SuSE. Something to do with a ClearType patent.
Check the archives. Just a few days ago.
Bob S
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