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How to install new fonts in Linux?

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Name: Dharshana
Date: November 26, 2003 at 03:49:55 Pacific
OS: Win 98
CPU/Ram: AMD 500 K6 2
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Hi,
I am running Linux red hat 9. I want to install new fonts to read newspapers (Sinhala fonts, Sri Lanka). I can find the fonts and download (ttf files). How to intall them in Linux.

Thanks,



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Name: 3Dave
Date: November 26, 2003 at 08:11:42 Pacific
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Easiest way, if you have KDE installed start up the kontrol centre (kcontrol) > system administration > font installer. Click on administrator mode and away you go....


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