Fonts- Ubuntu

Since i upgraded my Ubuntu to 8.4 and then 8.10, i have been having trouble installing my Windows fonts in ubuntu. i do some design work every now and then. i search for a solution for a very long time. what i normally do is copy the fonts and paste them in the .fonts folder in my home directory. but with these versions (8.04 adn 8.10) i could not find the .fonts folder. i had to install fontypython to get the .fonts folder to be created.

then a couple of weeks ago, i just tried something different. I copied my fonts folder from Windows into my home directory in Ubuntu. Then i changed the file name to .fonts and it worked . hipeey! now i get to use any Windows font i want in Ubuntu.

Hardy

Hello, ubuntu is on the move. One reason i have not moved completely to linux is printing. I was not able to configure my printer and scanner in linux. But thanx to Hardy Heron… my box automatically detected my muti-purpose printer and scanner (HP MF1005). Now i can scan using Xsane and print out my documents in linux

My only headache is i really need an alternative for photoshop cs and corel draw x3 or get them to install in linux. I ll be gratefull if anyone helps me out. Chao

Feisty Fawn

I installed the Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) on my box the other day and to tell you the fact, it is great.

I’ve always had a problem with mounting other disks in with previous versions but now all i have to do is click and it is mounted . It is even better in this case because you don’t have to worry about mounting NFTS cos it is also just click and it is mounted.

The interface also looks great and after customizing my desktop, i find Windows very boring.

Thats all i’ve noticed for now cos i’ve not had much time with my box lately.

Chao