To comment on the following update, log in, then open the issue: http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=96197 Issue #|96197 Summary|easily differentiate between proprietary fonts and fre |e fonts Component|Word processor Version|1.0.0 Platform|All URL| OS/Version|All Status|UNCONFIRMED Status whiteboard| Keywords| Resolution| Issue type|FEATURE Priority|P3 Subcomponent|editing Assigned to|writerneedsconfirm Reported by|di555
------- Additional comments from [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Nov 14 00:00:19 +0000 2008 ------- It would be extremely helpful if the font selector for Writer and any other OO.org app that allows selection of fonts used a background color in the drop down box that allowed for the differentiation of the fonts based on proprietary/patented/copyrighted or copylefted, or free. Two or three background colors could be used for each font in the drop down box, for example green could be used as a background font for FOSS or copylefted fonts, yellow for shareware or some other mildly restricted fonts, and red for fonts that are copyrighted/patented or may otherwise land a user or corporation in trouble regarding licensing/royalties/BSA. So, for example, I'm starting to write a letter, and use the fonts drop down box to select a font, but I see that Times New Roman has a red or yellow background (MS font, issue of suing or BSA threats on patent on Times New Roman murky because of possible past promises to individuals not to sue, but no promises to corporations...etc.,) so instead I choose a free-serif type font that has a green background and is a known FOSS font as it has been donated to the FSF, etc. Yellow could also be used if the font isn't known for sure to be FOSS or proprietary/patent encumbered, or isn't in "the" font database that would accompany OO.org installation, or would be available/checked/ or updated from the OO.org web site or mirrors. This simple and immediate differentiation will go a long way in cutting down the use of proprietary fonts (especially with users who install mscorefonts and other proprietary fonts, or for unauthorized employee installation of proprietary/unlicensed fonts in corporations. It will also help highlight this issue so it is more visible as an issue for more users and companies. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not reply to this automatically generated notification from Issue Tracker. Please log onto the website and enter your comments. http://qa.openoffice.org/issue_handling/project_issues.html#notification --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
