TrueType or PostScript?
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TrueType or PostScript?
Basically, there are two types of fonts you need to deal with in a Macintosh environment: TrueType fonts and PostScript fonts.
The most common are True Type fonts; these fonts combine the printer and screen images into one scalable font file and are fine to use in most cases. They are inexpensive and very readily available. The majority of the fonts the average user will have will be TrueType fonts.
Those who work in the printing and publishing field will need to be familiar with PostScript fonts; these are higher-quality fonts intended for use on high-end phototypesetting equipment, such as the Linotron imagers. PostScript (or Type 1) fonts consist of two separate files, a "printer font" and a "screen font." In order for these fonts to work properly on your Mac, you must have both files available. PostScript fonts from a reputable type foundry can be quite expensive.
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