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Re: [websec] font sniffing

Peter Saint-Andre <stpeter@stpeter.im> Wed, 09 November 2011 17:44 UTC

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Subject: Re: [websec] font sniffing
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On 11/9/11 10:42 AM, Anne van Kesteren wrote:
> On Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:39:56 -0800, Peter Saint-Andre
> <stpeter@stpeter.im> wrote:
>> Based on Anne's previous message to this list [1], it seems that we're
>> actually talking about font representation formats (his examples are
>> TrueType Collection, OpenType, TrueType, and Web Open Font Format)
>> instead of particular fonts (e.g., "12pt Georgia Bold Italic") or
>> typefaces (e.g., "Georgia").
>>
>> Correct?
>
> Yes. Font formats, not font families.

Thanks for the clarification. That makes like much easier. :)

Peter

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