Originally Posted by
crackers8199
OK, a few things...
1) I was able to install the package when I used the add/remove applications...not sure why it wouldn't let me when I was trying to do it thru the terminal.
2) As for copying the fonts to ~./fonts, I've been trying to do that and get the message that it's not a valid folder. Why is this? I'd like to copy over some other fonts, but haven't been able to get that to work...
You gotta make the folder first. I should have mentioned it maybe. It would have been a long reply if I was gonna completely explain tho.
Code:
# First make the hidden folder named ".fonts" in the home directory:
mkdir ~/.fonts
# Copy the files. Replace the word "Example" with the mounted folder you choose for windows:
# The location of the windows fonts may be different for you. I have a mounted vista.
sudo cp /Example/Windows/Fonts/* ~/.fonts
# Then maybe you should change the permissions or ownership of the moved font files:
sudo chown $USER:$USER ~/.fonts/*
# Then the permissions to -rw-r--r--:
sudo chmod 644 ~/.fonts/*
That should do it. I didn't follow a tutorial when doing this. I just thought it would make sense and did it. It has been working fine and I have many new fonts for programs like gimp. Good luck.
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