[Openfontlibrary] Rufscript, English handwriting font released
Hi all, The font is released. Details available at http://hiran.in/blog/rufscript-font Please comment your opinion. Licensed with GPLV3+FE Note : Any one willing to make and maintain deb package? -- H IRC : HFactor | Phone : 09496346709 | PGP : 4634C034 | W : http://hiran.in ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] OFLB instructions: helping free font creators to do the right thing
2008/10/16 Ben Weiner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I'm starting a set of instructions for the > revised OFLB (see the wiki). You can see all recent edits to the wiki at http://openfontlibrary.org/wiki/Special:Recentchanges ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] New Open Source Font, Help Migrating
2008/10/16 Ben Laenen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Thursday 16 October 2008, Brendan Ferguson wrote: >> > As for recommendations of the structure of the font tarball itsefl >> > there's a template here: >> > http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~fonts/open-font-design-resources/foo-o >> >pen-font-sources/files >> >> Will the font designer know what this is? I really don't. Is this >> some kind of a source file that is generally not released with the >> finished font? It is an example of the way you might structure a zip file containing a free software font, with placeholder files for all the files the Ubuntu fonts team can imagine being in a free font. > That list of files looks a "bit" too much IMHO... It's much easier than > that: you could have a README and a LICENSE file, and depending on > whether he's actively working on it also NEWS or CHANGELOG. > > Most of the other files are just for building the fonts from source > files. So I don't think they really apply to Miraculus, unless you get > the real source files of course. Yes, I think it would be good to make much more focused 'cuts' or derived versions from the example currently there that map to common user scenarios. Eg, "I have recieved an OFL font as a single TTF and made changes with FontForge. What files should I put in my zip"? "I have made an original font from scratch with FontLab. What files should I put in my zip"? "I have made an original font from scratch with Inkscape and FontForge. What files should I put in my zip"? etc ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] New Open Source Font, Help Migrating
On Thursday 16 October 2008, Brendan Ferguson wrote: > > As for recommendations of the structure of the font tarball itsefl > > there's a template here: > > http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~fonts/open-font-design-resources/foo-o > >pen-font-sources/files > > Will the font designer know what this is? I really don't. Is this > some kind of a source file that is generally not released with the > finished font? That list of files looks a "bit" too much IMHO... It's much easier than that: you could have a README and a LICENSE file, and depending on whether he's actively working on it also NEWS or CHANGELOG. Most of the other files are just for building the fonts from source files. So I don't think they really apply to Miraculus, unless you get the real source files of course. Ben ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
[Openfontlibrary] OFLB instructions: helping free font creators to do the right thing
Hi, Brendan Ferguson wrote: >> As for recommendations of the structure of the font tarball itsefl >> there's a template here: >> http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~fonts/open-font-design-resources/foo-open-font-sources/files >> > > Will the font designer know what this is? I really don't. Is this some > kind of a source file that is generally not released with the finished > font? > >> One very important thing is to make sure that the metadata fields (in >> the Name table) are properly filled in and correspond to what is >> intended and coherent with the other tarball files. >> > > Will he know what this means? Both these are good points. I'm starting a set of instructions for the revised OFLB (see the wiki). they are aimed fair and square at people who don't know that much about the technicalities. They'll also be good reminders for people who have forgotten that they know better ;-) Comments encouraged. Some of the articles are hiding in talk: pages behind exhisting articles of the same name. Key points: - what to upload - how to upload - what license to choose (there's only one answer ;-) Forthcoming: more on the questions 'why open fonts', 'what's OFLB for' etc. Cheers, Ben ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
[Openfontlibrary] New Open Source Font, Help Migrating
> > It's really up to the designers to choose the appropriate license that > makes sense to them but we recommend the OFL as indicated on the wiki: > http://openfontlibrary.org/wiki/Font_Licensing Great > > > I'd also recommend getting the designer to read through the OFL FAQ. Will do. > > > As for recommendations of the structure of the font tarball itsefl > there's a template here: > http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~fonts/open-font-design-resources/foo-open-font-sources/files Will the font designer know what this is? I really don't. Is this some kind of a source file that is generally not released with the finished font? > > One very important thing is to make sure that the metadata fields (in > the Name table) are properly filled in and correspond to what is > intended and coherent with the other tarball files. Will he know what this means? > > > Then when you upload, an image specimen is also very useful alongside > the licensing choice and the description tags. Will do > > Thanks for your advocacy work in favor of open fonts! > Cheers, And thanks for your help. I use open source all the time and would like to bring something back to the community. Brendan > > > -- > Nicolas Spalinger > http://planet.open-fonts.org > > > > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: signature.asc > Type: application/pgp-signature > Size: 252 bytes > Desc: OpenPGP digital signature > Url : > http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/openfontlibrary/attachments/20081016/02755422/attachment-0001.pgp > > -- > > ___ > Openfontlibrary mailing list > Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org > http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary > > > End of Openfontlibrary Digest, Vol 34, Issue 8 > ** ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Fwd: open source font
Brendan Ferguson wrote: > Luts Baar has just said he will open up "Miraculus" to the open source > community. The message is below. > > Can someone help me in making sure this is done properly? What kind of > info should he post on his site, if any? What font license is best? etc. > etc. > > Brendan Ferguson Hi, It's really up to the designers to choose the appropriate license that makes sense to them but we recommend the OFL as indicated on the wiki: http://openfontlibrary.org/wiki/Font_Licensing I'd also recommend getting the designer to read through the OFL FAQ. As for recommendations of the structure of the font tarball itsefl there's a template here: http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~fonts/open-font-design-resources/foo-open-font-sources/files Granted it's a rather exhaustive template (!), not everything might be available or even needed... but the more extended font sources the author of Miraculus can release, the better. One very important thing is to make sure that the metadata fields (in the Name table) are properly filled in and correspond to what is intended and coherent with the other tarball files. Then when you upload, an image specimen is also very useful alongside the licensing choice and the description tags. Thanks for your advocacy work in favor of open fonts! Cheers, -- Nicolas Spalinger http://planet.open-fonts.org signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
Everyone is :) I remember with Alexandre he prodded and prodded and said, hey, start the site and I'll take it on :) hahahaha...all is well, no offense. Sorry for any credit not given...I give massive credit to Alexandre and you Dave, and everyone working really hard on the site. I simply just responded to the question and no drop-off of names intended... This reminds me of an amazing email I read from a certain co-founder of wikipedia to folks at cc last week... Jon On Thu, 2008-10-16 at 15:26 +0100, Dave Crossland wrote: > 2008/10/16 Jon Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > No idea...within 1-3 years ;) > > Man, no h in john ;) > > And isn't Alex a cofounder of the site with you? :) -- Jon Phillips San Francisco, CA + Guangzhou + Beijing GLOBAL +1.415.830.3884 CHINA +86.1.360.282.8624 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.rejon.org IM/skype: kidproto Jabber: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IRC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 6:35 PM, Dave Crossland wrote: > I meant, when did that interview take place; it mentions Red Hat > Liberation so it must have been fairly recently :) Ah, exactly a year ago :) It was October 2007, 6th issue of the magazin. Alexandre ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
2008/10/16 Alexandre Prokoudine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Jon Phillips wrote: >> No idea...within 1-3 years ;) > > One of the things I've learnt to tell with any projects is "it's in > time whenever it's ready" :) I meant, when did that interview take place; it mentions Red Hat Liberation so it must have been fairly recently :) ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 6:14 PM, Jon Phillips wrote: > No idea...within 1-3 years ;) One of the things I've learnt to tell with any projects is "it's in time whenever it's ready" :) Alexandre ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
2008/10/16 Jon Phillips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > No idea...within 1-3 years ;) > Man, no h in john ;) And isn't Alex a cofounder of the site with you? :) ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
Re: [Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
No idea...within 1-3 years ;) Man, no h in john ;) Jon On Thu, 2008-10-16 at 14:36 +0100, Dave Crossland wrote: > http://fullcirclemagazine.org/john-philips-open-font-library-full-interview/ > > Jon, when was this? > ___ > Openfontlibrary mailing list > Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org > http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary -- Jon Phillips San Francisco, CA + Guangzhou + Beijing GLOBAL +1.415.830.3884 CHINA +86.1.360.282.8624 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.rejon.org IM/skype: kidproto Jabber: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IRC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
[Openfontlibrary] Interview with Jon!
http://fullcirclemagazine.org/john-philips-open-font-library-full-interview/ Jon, when was this? ___ Openfontlibrary mailing list Openfontlibrary@lists.freedesktop.org http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/openfontlibrary
