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Monday, August 20, 2012

How to install / add new fonts for tamil/ english fonts in ubuntu /windows


Download fonts from free websites for tamil fonts for windows( 8/ 7/ xp/ 2000)/ linux (debian/ ubuntu/ fedora)
Ubuntu version 12.10 and lower version of ubuntu fonts download websites



exclusive for additional packages in built in Ubuntu


Installation Instructions :

  • Click on the Download Button 
  • Unzip the file
  • Double click Setup.exe to start installation
  • After installing, please follow the process for enabling Indian languages on Windows 2000 and above as given below in the Settings section.
Note : These fonts will work best with Windows XP and Office 2003




Usage Instructions (Keyboard Driver) :

  • Set the Locale to Tamil (small icon with "TA" should appear in the right hand side of the Taskbar)
  • Start the Keyboard driver by clicking on 
    • Start->Program files->Tamil Unicode Keyboard Driver ->ShreeKbd.exe.
  • A small blue-yellow icon will appear near the TA icon in the task bar.
  • Right click this icon to choose the keyboard layout.


System Requirement

  • Processor: Intel Celeron onwards
  • Windows (NT/2000 Onwards):


Settings

  • Win2000:
    • Go to "Control Panel" and click on "Regional Options" 
    • Click "General" tab and from Language Settings for System window check on "Indic" 
    • It will ask for Win2000 CD. Installation will happen. Reboot the system 
    • Now again go to Regional Option and click on "Input Locales" tab 
    • Add the languages in which you want to type. 
    • A small "EN" will appear in the system tray. Left click on "EN" and choose the language to type. 
  • Win XP:
    • Go to "Control Panel" and then click "Regional and Language Options" 
    • Click on "Languages" tab and check on the box which says "Install Files for complex scripts". 
    • This method will ask for Win XP CD. Put the CD in the CD drive and let the installation begin. 
    • Once the installation is complete boot the system if required and again goto 2nd step. 
    • Now click "Details" tab. Click on "Add" to add the languages of your choice. 
    • A small "EN" will appear in the system tray. Left click on "EN" and choose the language to type. 
    • Open fonts folder