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The '''Font Library''' is a project devoted to hosting and encouraging the creation of [[font]]s released under [[Open Content|Free Licenses]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Dmitri Popov |url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Productivity-Sauce/Open-Font-Library-The-Font-Fountain |title=Open Font Library: The Font Fountain |publisher=Linux Magazine |date=2014-01-29 |accessdate=2017-06-27}}</ref> It is a sister project to [[Openclipart]]<ref name="fullcircle"/><ref name="opensource-2013-11-08"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/315872/|title=Finding and using free fonts [LWN.net]|website=Lwn.net|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref> and hosts over 6000 fonts from over 250 contributors.<ref name="opensource-2016-02-25">{{cite web|url=https://opensource.com/life/16/2/top-sources-open-source-fonts|title=Top 5 sources for open source fonts|website=Opensource.com|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref> These are intended to be downloaded, remixed and shared freely.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/409813/|title=The Ubuntu font and a fresh look at open font licensing [LWN.net]|website=lwn.net|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref> Originally created as an initiative in 2006, the project relaunched on May 12, 2011 at the [[Libre Graphics Meeting]] 2011 in Montreal by [[Fabricatorz]] developer Christopher Adams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fabricatorz.com/2011/05/launching-the-open-font-library-and-freeing-fonts/|title=Launching the Open Font Library and Freeing Fonts - Fabricatorz|date=19 May 2011|website=Fabricatorz.com|accessdate=23 June 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519235109/http://fabricatorz.com/2011/05/launching-the-open-font-library-and-freeing-fonts/|archivedate=19 May 2011}}</ref>
The '''FONTLIBRARY''' (originally called the '''Open Font Library''') is a project devoted to hosting and encouraging the creation of [[font]]s released under [[Open Content|Free Licenses]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Dmitri Popov |url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/Blogs/Productivity-Sauce/Open-Font-Library-The-Font-Fountain |title=Open Font Library: The Font Fountain |publisher=Linux Magazine |date=2014-01-29 |access-date=2017-06-27}}</ref><ref name="news2024-branding">{{cite web|url=https://fontlibrary.org/news/#branding|title=We are now FONTLIBRARY|website=fontlibrary.org|date=31 Jan 2024|access-date=26 May 2024}}</ref> It is a sister project to [[Openclipart]]<ref name="fullcircle"/><ref name="opensource-2013-11-08"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/315872/|title=Finding and using free fonts [LWN.net]|website=Lwn.net|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref> and hosts over 6000 fonts from over 250 contributors.<ref name="opensource-2016-02-25">{{cite web|url=https://opensource.com/life/16/2/top-sources-open-source-fonts|title=Top 5 sources for open source fonts|website=Opensource.com|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref> These are intended to be downloaded, remixed and shared freely.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/409813/|title=The Ubuntu font and a fresh look at open font licensing [LWN.net]|website=lwn.net|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref>

In May 2024, FONTLIBRARY announced the new tagline "Free Fonts Forever".<ref name="news2024-branding" /> Also, the project announced challenges with artificial intelligence overwhelming the project and a strategy for how to work with artificial intelligence technology and fonts.<ref name="news2024-ai-overflow" />

In January 2024, FONTLIBRARY posted news that they have adopted [[Nostr]] for communications.<ref name="news2024-nostr">{{cite web|url=https://fontlibrary.org/news/#nostr|title=Follow FONTLIBRARY on Nostr|website=fontlibrary.org|date=24 Jan 2024|access-date=30 Jan 2024}}</ref> Also, the project announced that the codebase is being rewritten due to the core technology [[Aiki Framework]] being in disrepair since the execution of its founder, [[Bassel Khartabil]].<ref name="news2024-plan">{{cite web|url=https://fontlibrary.org/news/#plan|title=Follow FONTLIBRARY on Nostr|website=fontlibrary.org|date=24 Jan 2024|access-date=30 Jan 2024}}</ref> A new logo is also in the works to mark the change.<ref name="news2024-logo">{{cite web|url=https://fontlibrary.org/news/#logo|title=Fontlibrary 2024 Logo Seed|website=fontlibrary.org|date=29 Jan 2024|access-date=30 Jan 2024}}</ref> Also, the project rebranded itself FONTLIBRARY.<ref name="news2024-branding" />

== History ==

Originally created as the Open Font Library initiative in 2006 by Jon Phillips and Alexandre Prokoudine, the project relaunched on May 12, 2011 at the [[Libre Graphics Meeting]] 2011 in Montreal by [[Fabricatorz]] developer Christopher Adams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fabricatorz.com/2011/05/launching-the-open-font-library-and-freeing-fonts/|title=Launching the Open Font Library and Freeing Fonts - Fabricatorz|date=19 May 2011|website=Fabricatorz.com|access-date=23 June 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519235109/http://fabricatorz.com/2011/05/launching-the-open-font-library-and-freeing-fonts/|archive-date=19 May 2011}}</ref><ref name="news2024-logo" />


The Open Font Library also hosts a mailing list through which font developers discuss ways to improve [[Libre (word)|libre]] fonts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/509952/|title=Adobe ventures into open fonts [LWN.net]|website=lwn.net|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref>
The Open Font Library hosted a mailing list through which font developers discuss ways to improve [[Libre (word)|libre]] fonts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lwn.net/Articles/509952/|title=Adobe ventures into open fonts [LWN.net]|website=lwn.net|access-date=23 June 2017}}</ref>


The site was started with a deployment of [[ccHost]] version 4, and in 2008 Dave Crossland made a funding campaign that raised over US$10,000 from [[Mozilla]], [[Prince XML]], [[River Valley Technologies|River Valley]] and [[TeX Users Group|TUG]] to transition to ccHost 5 with a new brand to promote web font linking. However, the work done with the funds was not published until 2010 at the 2010 Libre Graphics Meeting in Brussels.
The site was started with a deployment of [[ccHost]] version 4, and in 2008 Dave Crossland made a funding campaign that raised over US$10,000 from [[Mozilla]], [[Prince XML]], [[River Valley Technologies|River Valley]] and [[TeX Users Group|TUG]] to transition to ccHost 5 with a new brand to promote web font linking. However, the work done with the funds was not published until 2010 at the 2010 Libre Graphics Meeting in Brussels.


The project's members meet annually at the Libre Graphics Meeting. In 2011, work supported by Dave Crossland, Christopher Adams, Fabricatorz and other community members got a major release at the LGM in Montreal. Fabricatorz built the project on the [[Aiki Framework]] and managed development via [[Launchpad (website)|Launchpad]].
The project's members met annually at the Libre Graphics Meeting. In 2011, work supported by Dave Crossland, Christopher Adams, Fabricatorz and other community members got a major release at the LGM in Montreal. Fabricatorz built the project on the [[Aiki Framework]] and managed development via [[Launchpad (website)|Launchpad]].


In April 2012, Fabricatorz released an update to Open Font Library that includes an interactive font catalogue preview feature, HTML and CSS code implementation, and a new design by [[Manufactura Independente]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fabricatorz.com/2012/04/open-font-library-provides-free-fonts-for-all-developers-and-stay-at-home-dads-alike|title=Open Font Library Provides Free Fonts For All, Developers and Stay-At-Home Dads Alike|date=12 April 2012|website=Fabricatorz.com|accessdate=23 June 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412002517/http://fabricatorz.com/2012/04/open-font-library-provides-free-fonts-for-all-developers-and-stay-at-home-dads-alike|archivedate=12 April 2012}}</ref>
In April 2012, Fabricatorz released an update to Open Font Library that includes an interactive font catalogue preview feature, HTML and CSS code implementation, and a new design by Manufactura Independente.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fabricatorz.com/2012/04/open-font-library-provides-free-fonts-for-all-developers-and-stay-at-home-dads-alike|title=Open Font Library Provides Free Fonts For All, Developers and Stay-At-Home Dads Alike|date=12 April 2012|website=Fabricatorz.com|access-date=23 June 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412002517/http://fabricatorz.com/2012/04/open-font-library-provides-free-fonts-for-all-developers-and-stay-at-home-dads-alike|archive-date=12 April 2012}}</ref>


==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://fontlibrary.org}}
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FONTLIBRARY
FormerlyOpen Font Library
Type of businessNon-profit
HeadquartersSt. Louis
OwnerFabricatorz Foundation
Founder(s)Jon Phillips, Alexandre Prokoudine[1]
Key peopleChristopher Adams, Ana Isabel Carvalho, Dave Crossland,[2] Bassel Khartabil, Ricardo Lafuente, Jon Phillips,[3] Alexandre Prokoudine, George Williams[3][1]
URLfontlibrary.org
CommercialNo
Launched2006; 18 years ago (2006)
Current statusActive
Content license
CC0, SIL Open Font License (OFL)

The FONTLIBRARY (originally called the Open Font Library) is a project devoted to hosting and encouraging the creation of fonts released under Free Licenses.[4][5] It is a sister project to Openclipart[3][2][6] and hosts over 6000 fonts from over 250 contributors.[7] These are intended to be downloaded, remixed and shared freely.[8]

In May 2024, FONTLIBRARY announced the new tagline "Free Fonts Forever".[5] Also, the project announced challenges with artificial intelligence overwhelming the project and a strategy for how to work with artificial intelligence technology and fonts.[1]

In January 2024, FONTLIBRARY posted news that they have adopted Nostr for communications.[9] Also, the project announced that the codebase is being rewritten due to the core technology Aiki Framework being in disrepair since the execution of its founder, Bassel Khartabil.[10] A new logo is also in the works to mark the change.[11] Also, the project rebranded itself FONTLIBRARY.[5]

History

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Originally created as the Open Font Library initiative in 2006 by Jon Phillips and Alexandre Prokoudine, the project relaunched on May 12, 2011 at the Libre Graphics Meeting 2011 in Montreal by Fabricatorz developer Christopher Adams.[12][11]

The Open Font Library hosted a mailing list through which font developers discuss ways to improve libre fonts.[13]

The site was started with a deployment of ccHost version 4, and in 2008 Dave Crossland made a funding campaign that raised over US$10,000 from Mozilla, Prince XML, River Valley and TUG to transition to ccHost 5 with a new brand to promote web font linking. However, the work done with the funds was not published until 2010 at the 2010 Libre Graphics Meeting in Brussels.

The project's members met annually at the Libre Graphics Meeting. In 2011, work supported by Dave Crossland, Christopher Adams, Fabricatorz and other community members got a major release at the LGM in Montreal. Fabricatorz built the project on the Aiki Framework and managed development via Launchpad.

In April 2012, Fabricatorz released an update to Open Font Library that includes an interactive font catalogue preview feature, HTML and CSS code implementation, and a new design by Manufactura Independente.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "AI Overflow and AI Plans". fontlibrary.org. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Then, now, and the future of open source fonts". Opensource.com. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Jon Phillips – Open Font Library – Full Interview". Fullcirclemagazine.com. 17 October 2007. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  4. ^ Dmitri Popov (2014-01-29). "Open Font Library: The Font Fountain". Linux Magazine. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
  5. ^ a b c "We are now FONTLIBRARY". fontlibrary.org. 31 Jan 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Finding and using free fonts [LWN.net]". Lwn.net. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Top 5 sources for open source fonts". Opensource.com. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  8. ^ "The Ubuntu font and a fresh look at open font licensing [LWN.net]". lwn.net. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Follow FONTLIBRARY on Nostr". fontlibrary.org. 24 Jan 2024. Retrieved 30 Jan 2024.
  10. ^ "Follow FONTLIBRARY on Nostr". fontlibrary.org. 24 Jan 2024. Retrieved 30 Jan 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Fontlibrary 2024 Logo Seed". fontlibrary.org. 29 Jan 2024. Retrieved 30 Jan 2024.
  12. ^ "Launching the Open Font Library and Freeing Fonts - Fabricatorz". Fabricatorz.com. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Adobe ventures into open fonts [LWN.net]". lwn.net. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  14. ^ "Open Font Library Provides Free Fonts For All, Developers and Stay-At-Home Dads Alike". Fabricatorz.com. 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 12 April 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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