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The creator of Open Type
Posted by Endre Berentzen in
24 Sep 2007 — 3:08pm
24 Sep 2007 — 3:08pm
What was the name of the person that created Open Type Format?
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24 Sep 2007 — 3:19pm
OpenType evolved from TrueType orignally developed by Apple in the late eighties, it contains input from various Apple, Microsoft and Adobe people. It has no single 'creator'.
24 Sep 2007 — 3:21pm
But someone has to have developed the techical solution we use today?
24 Sep 2007 — 3:35pm
You may have heard the phrase "A camel is a horse designed by a committee." Perhaps that sentiment can be applied to OpenType as well. Within the overall standard exists the work of a great number of engineers, ratified by businessmen. The fact that both TT and CFF outlines are supported is one area, but there are many others.