29 Jan 2010 yosch   » (Master)

@font-face in Firefox 3.6 firstrun page

After the Firefox 3.5 release notes with only a small mention of all the work done on supporting webfonts, it's good to see the Firefox 3.6 firstrun page actually making use of webfonts via @font-face: in this case a non-modifiable font family from FontShop in the web-native WOFF format which enjoys support from many foundries, IOW peace has broken out. (see the related utilities.)

Webfonts are certainly one more step forward for the open web! While many may well prefer fully libre/open fonts instead of freeware fonts you cannot modify to suit your needs, it's already incredibly useful to be able to go beyond the old basic "web-safe" set. Go ahead, spice up your website with some quality webfonts!

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