In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Tarquin Mills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>>> At the show I was asked about the development of my web browser, I have >>> converted the parser in C. At the moment I am changing my development >>> environment to one in which I can develop GUI based software. I am unable >>> to use Prowess as it is seems to be GPL, rather than (LGPL etc.), so this >>> option was ruled out, and so the program will be Wman based. >>How will you handle variable fonts? > >The options I can see are: >1. Csize. I never liked this option, myself, as it merely 'enlarges' a bit map. With today's 'hi-res' screens probably not worth it, as people have high expectations. >2. use different colours (like lynx). Use the basic QL 4 colours for a minimum 'classic' look, yet allow for 'hi-res' colour range at users discretion. >3. do nothing and wait for Wman to change, or the Prowess licence to change. >4. use Prowess (i.e. use a second hand commercial version). ProWesS is now available for free, you only need to acknowledge the licence. >5. Write my own font software. Better not to ... 'standards' and all that. -- Malcolm Cadman
