THE NORTHERN BLOCK

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TNB README (OpenType)

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TNB End User License Agreement
Terminology
Installing in Mac OS X
Installing in Mac OS 8.6-9.2
Installing in Windows 2000/XP
Installing in Windows 95/98/ME/NT4

T.N.B. End User License Agreement

The Northern Block free fonts are free to use in your designs, commercial or non commercial. While they are free, they are not in the public domain and remain in the exclusive property of The Northern Block.
The free and non free TNB - fonts may not be redistributed in any way (they may not be resold, distributed commercially, they may not be made available for download) without the written permission of The Northern Block. TNB shall, in no event, be liable for any damages arising out of the usage of The Northern Block fonts. 

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Terminology

OPENTYPE FONT (OTF): OpenType fonts consist of a single file and function on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. They can contain thousands of glyphs and advanced typographic features such as auto-ligatures and alternate characters. OpenType has two different formats (or flavors): PostScript and TrueType.

POSTSCRIPT-FLAVORED OPENTYPE: This format contains PostScript outlines. These files will have the ".otf" extension.

TRUETYPE-FLAVORED OPENTYPE: This format contains TrueType outlines. These files will typically have the ".ttf" extension (or occasionally "otf" or ".ttc").

ZIP ARCHIVE (.ZIP): This is the compressed archive in which the fonts are delivered. To access the fonts, use your preferred utility to 'unzip' the archive. The resulting directory will contain the functional font files.

Installing in Mac OS X

Before Installing:
It is recommended that you quit applications before installing fonts. Certain applications will update their font menus automatically, but most will require a relaunch.

Using a Font Management Utility:
If you are using a a font management utility such as Suitcase or FontExplorer, follow the installation instructions provided with that software.

Using Font Book:
Later versions of OS X include Font Book. To install fonts using Font Book, simply double-click on the font file(s) in the Finder. A Font Book preview window will open. Click the "Install Font" button.

Direct Installation:
If you do not have Font Book or a management utility, you will need to install the font(s) directly into your system. There are various locations in which fonts can be installed, including the Library folder within your Home folder. For detailed information on the best option for you, visit Apple's website (including http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106417). Once you determine the best folder for your needs, copy the OpenType font file(s) into it.

Classic Installation:
To use OpenType fonts in Classic mode you will need to install the fonts in the Classic System Folder. See the instructions below for Installing in Mac OS 8.x-9.x.

After Installation:
You are now ready to relaunch your applications and use your new fonts. *Remember to back up the originals on a separate disk after installation!

Installing in Mac OS 8.6-9.2

Overview:
To use OpenType fonts, you will need Adobe Type Manager 4.6 or later installed on your system. You can download the free version here: http://www.adobe.com/products/atmlight/main.html

1.   Quit all applications before installing your OpenType font(s).

2.   Open the folder containing your new font(s) and copy the OpenType file(s) to the System folder on your hard drive.

3.   A dialog window will pop up telling you that the font files will be placed in the Fonts folder. Click "OK". Note that the fonts must be installed in the Fonts folder and cannot be in a sub-folder.

4.   You are now ready to use your new fonts. *Remember to back up the originals on a separate disk after installation!

Installing OpenType fonts in Windows 2000/XP

Overview:
Windows XP provides native support for the OpenType format. For the most comprehensive information on font installation in Windows, visit Microsoft's website: http://www.microsoft.com/typography/users.htm

1.   From the Control Panel open the Fonts folder.

2.   In the Fonts window select the File menu and click "Install New Font".

3.   Navigate to the folder containing the new fonts and select them (use the CTRL key for multiples). Click "OK" and close the Fonts Control Panel.

4.   Remember to back up your new font on a separate disk.

Installing OpenType fonts in Windows 95/98/ME/NT4

Overview:
To use OpenType fonts on older versions of Windows, you will need Adobe Type Manager (ATM) 4.1 or later installed on your system. You can download the free version here: http://www.adobe.com/products/atmlight/main.html.

1.   Click Start>Programs>Adobe>Adobe Type Manager.

2.   In the ATM window, click the "Fonts" tab.

3.   Navigate to the folder containing the new fonts and select them (use the CTRL key for multiples). Click "OK" and close the Fonts Control Panel.

4.   Click "Add" to install the font(s), then exit ATM.

5.   Remember to back up your new font on a separate disk!