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Post Script vs. TrueType?
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iChelle
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Feb 9, 2005, 04:59 PM
 
sorry for the dumb question but what is the difference between the two? and which one is cross platform? i need new fonts...
     
Macola
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Feb 9, 2005, 05:26 PM
 
Here's an old but still useful article:

http://www.truetype.demon.co.uk/articles/ttvst1.htm

If you use InDesign, also check into OpenType fonts...
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iChelle
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Feb 9, 2005, 05:27 PM
 
macola, thanks for the prompt assistance!
     
nica
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Feb 9, 2005, 08:56 PM
 
This article at PDF-X-Robot has a good description about the different types of fonts.
     
   
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