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    I have been in the market for a new computer for about a year now. I am currently running a 2012 Mac Mini and was looking forward to the new Macbook Pro's.

    But, they are exceeding my budget and with no new Mac Mini on the current horizon, unless someone knows something I don't, I am looking into the PC realm.

    Here is my main concern, and maybe you guys/gals can help:
    Will fonts carry over? I have had issues with some production firms using my files because they use PC's. There is no way I want to replace all my fonts.

    My dev friends all swear that PC is the way to go now... thoughts?

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    • that depends on your font files. OSX is supposed to use Open Type fonts, but you might have legacy font files... maybe test it on a friend's computer if youzarkonite
    • can't tell the difference by looking at your font files.zarkonite
    • Fonts will absolutely carry over. Those problems were problem user problems that they attributed to your fonts. Fonts haven't been an actual issue for 20 years.section_014
    • thanks for the infoKnuckleberry
    • True that fonts shouldn't matter, but I actually know designers that still hoard OS-specific Type-1 fonts and never upgrade them.evilpeacock
    • ^ I fear I may be one of those people... without knowing thoughKnuckleberry
    • yeah - postscript fonts and shit like that WON'T work on PC (to my chagrin). OTF/TTF and naything comparatively contemporary will though.detritus
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