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Apple Renews Microsoft Font License

By the Betanews Staff | Published August 2, 2007, 1:08 PM

At TypeCon2007 Thursday, Apple renewed its font licensing agreement with Microsoft, which gives users of Mac OS X access to the core fonts in Windows. The deal covers popular document and Web fonts, including Times New Roman, Arial and Verdana.

The two companies did not say how long the new agreement will last, although it's unlikely that Microsoft would ever prevent Apple customers from using its fonts - especially since the company offers software for the rival platform. The joint press release notes that, "Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications."

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rsx508
Aug 6, 2007 - 12:05 PM

TypeCon??? WTF?! They have a conference for typographic fonts? OMG. Ok, maybe I'm too sheltered. Is there a conference for backspace key users also?

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PostDeals
Aug 4, 2007 - 9:08 PM edited

and? Do they get fries with that?

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bobthegoat2001
Aug 2, 2007 - 5:43 PM edited

Yay?

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idondon
Aug 2, 2007 - 2:08 PM

how is this news?

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PC_Tool
Aug 2, 2007 - 2:17 PM

Keywords: Apple, Microsoft.

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ModderXManiac
Aug 2, 2007 - 1:50 PM edited

Good for Apple, since I like Verdana and Roman.

But what of Linux and other OS users? I don't think it's quite fair to have patents or licensing on fonts considering 3rd party programs in Windows use the fonts themselves, which would make the licensing ironic.

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phenomnaruto
Aug 2, 2007 - 4:55 PM

not really, they are just using what they own. Its like how websites can sell their custom fonts and use it at the same time ...

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