[arch-general] Crisp Rendering Fonts

[Ananda Samaddar]

On 28/04/2010 14:13, Carlos Mennens wrote:
> Is there any suggestion on Arch Linux running Gnome 2.6.30 to improve
> the crisp / clearness of my fonts? I installed the latest available
> nVidia drivers & under 'Appearance' > 'Fonts' > 'Details', I show the
> following:
> 
> * Resolution: 98 dots per square inch.
> * Smoothing: Subpixel (LCD)
> * Hinting: Slight
> * Subpixel Order; RGB
> 
> It just never seems as clear and crisp when I compare side by side to
> Ubuntu or Windows 7. The font clarity is notable difference beween
> Arch and I would like to change this. Any help and or tips would be
> greatly appreciated!
> 
> -Carlos

Install the -cleartype, -lcd or -ubuntu patches for Cairo from the AUR.

Ananda