Image: The DejaVu font

by Bill Detwiler  |  July 18, 2006, 3:39pm PDT  |  Image 1 of 1

DejaVu is a font developed in open-source fashion, based on a Bitstream design called Vera. While work on Vera has largely stalled, DejaVu has become the default font for an Ubuntu version of Linux, and is in the running to become the default for Red Hat's Fedora.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries.

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic. Previously he worked as a Technical Support Associate and Information Technology Manager in the social research and energy industries. Bill is a Microsoft Certified Professional with experience in Windows administration, data management, desktop support, and system security.

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