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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e79e1e --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +Meera Font +========== + +The Meera opentype font, a Malayalam traditional script font, is primarily +created for the GNU system. The inspiration for this work is drawn from the +pioneering works done by Rachana Aksharavedi. The font is a result of +collaborative effort from: + +1. Mr.Hussain K H, The designer of popular Rachana fonts for Rachana Aksharavedi +and an ardent supporter of traditional Malayalam orthography. + +2. Suresh P, A free software enthusiast and hobbyist). + +3. Swathanthra Malayalam Computing - A free software collective engaged in +development, localization and popularization of various free software for +Malayalam. + +Main features of the font +========================= +1. Traditional script is used. +2. Even stroke typeface for better screen rendering. +3. Proper Ascent/Descent metrics considering the nature of vertically +stacked Malayalam conjuncts. +4. Individually designed glyphs for complex conjuncts rather than +using component glyphs. +5. Glyphs for conjuncts with gopi-repham already designed for future use. + +To do +===== +1. Solve kerning issues. +2. Add support for silgraphite. + +Maintainers +============= + +Swathanthra Malayalam Computing. http://smc.org.in +Santhosh Thottingal ( Santhosh.thottingal@gmail.com) +Rajeesh K Nambiar ( Rajeeshknambiar@gmail.com) + +License +======= + +See COPYING file with the font. |