Until recently, web pages limited not only the "sedentary" tools, but also font packages for the Internet. What does it mean? Each site was filled with loved ones: Arial, Courier New, Times New Roman ... Originality is over the top! However, progress is forcing developers to look for new ways to solve non-standard problems.
A bit of history ...
The development of Embedded OpenType technology was completed at the turn of the century (1997). In fact, a solution to the problem of the "uniformity" of web pages was found more than 20 years ago. But Microsoft's monopoly prevented the popularization of EOT . What would it give at that time? It would expand not only the capabilities of developers, but prompted further development.
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Embedded OpenType technology can not only diversify the display of web pages (a variety of symbolic display), but also protects against piracy. - what is it? Panacea or overvalued populism? The answer to this question lies somewhere in the middle, but the benefits are undeniable. However, there is no guarantee that in a couple of years a new player will not enter the “arms race”.