FunFont2.3 2.3

Short:        *AT LAST* Add graphics! and more to IRC CHAT!!!
Author:       carbon@c-design.tcp.co.uk
Type:         comm/tcp
Version:      2.3
Replaces:     FunFont#?
Architecture: m68k-amigaos

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* IF YOU HAVE A PREVIOUS VERSION OF FUNFONT, GET THIS!!!            *
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* IF YOU USE "AMIRC" FOR IRC CHAT, GET THIS!!!                      *
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 FunFont is used in conjuction with AmIRC to offer these features...


 1: A new, clear and easy to read proprotional font.

 2: Improves the look of Figlets.

 3: Improves the look of ANSI graphics.

 4: Makes "Smileys" redundant ;)

 5: Over 100 different graphics to bring IRC chat to life!

 6: FunFont enhanced ANSI (FANSI).


 FunFont is FREEWARE so spread like mad!!!




 What's new ?


 First off, thanks to all who offered feedback on previous versions.

 The main problem with previous FunFont releases had been the limited
 number of fonts to choose from. To a certain degree, this was
 addressed in v2.1, however the point size remained the same and the
 user was limited to a choice of three. Now the user has a choice of
 twelve different fonts with varying heights, widths and weights!!!

 Some users experienced problems with the FunFont keymap not being
 compatible with their native keyboards, this has been solved by
 offering the user a choice from twelve different keymaps which work
 seamlessly and are totally invisible.

 Foreign language support has been extended, and FunFont now supports
 these characters...  á ä å ç é ñ ö ü.

 The graphics have again been tweeked with a complete redraw for the
 7 and 11 point fonts. Some new graphics have been included by request.

 The install script has been re-written to offer custom installations.
 Also, as an added bonus the installation is narrated !

 FANSI creation has been made a lot easier by "FansiMaker". By using a
 combination of script and Geditor (© Lars Malmborg) the user can
 create proportional/fixed Fansi graphics in a WYSIWYG environment.

 For those users that can't make up their minds or just like variety,
 a seperate font installation utility is included which stores all 12
 fonts in a compressed format (55k) negating the need to retain the
 original archive...although you should, so you can pass it on!

 The send script now utilises "Requestfile" to make the sending of
 Fansi/ansi graphics less complicated.

 The guide has been modified to include the features mentioned above.



 NOW THERE IS NO REASON NOT TO USE FUNFONT !!!
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 THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, IS THAT
 YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM A STYLISH, MODERN PROPORTIONAL FONT...THAT'S IT!


 History:


 1.0 INITIAL RELEASE

 1.1 Re-design of text characters
     Improved some graphics
     Fixed bug in installation script

 2.0 BETA TEST RELEASE (Redundant)

 2.1 Added over 64 graphics by utilising Arexx
     Added compatibility for Swedish/Finnish alphabet
     Uses Amiga Technologies® Installer©
     Initiallisation script added
     Online help added
     Online example script added
     Amigaguide style documentation            (self modifying)
     Tidied up original font and graphics
     Reference sheet for graphic codes
     Added keyboard shortcuts                  (advanced users)
     Reference sheet for (F)ansi characters    (advanced users)
     Reference sheet for keyboard shortcuts    (advanced users)
     Added 2 alternative fonts                 (advanced users)
     Included 2 FunFont enhanced Figlet fonts  (advanced users)
     Included some (F)ansi graphics            (advanced users)
     Included Send script                      (advanced users)

 2.2 Added 9 extra fonts (12 in total)
     Added 12 new keymaps for total compatibility and improved shortcuts
     Added seperate font installation utility
     Added seperate Fansi graphics creation utility
     Increased foreign language support
     Added some requested graphics
     New Installer script (with optional narration)
     Added send script with requester
     Modified Guide to reflect changes
     Minor tweaking of text characters

 2.3 Moved "Fansi forwardslash+leftscore" to $D6
     Added ü umlatt for increased foreign language support
     Added "LAME" graphic (by popular request!)
     Added "THANKS" graphic
     Corrected and updated CODES reference sheet
     Updated KEYS and FANSI reference sheets
     Updated keymaps
     Updated GUIDE to reflect changes