"The problem with open-source OS's is that they can't take advantage of things like attractive fonts..." My thoughts while reading this: haha good one, yeah make fun of the non-open source stuff... oh wait, this guy is serious
I'm not making fun, and I don't dislike open-source software. The typeface is ugly.
So, it's not like they can't take advantage as much as most of its developers don't care about type.
Except that in this case they do, and have had numerous discussions about default fonts and wanting to not step on patent issues over things like ClearType (for RGB subpixel rendering).
I don't know if you still remember, but a couple posts up, someone implied open-source products couldn't take advantage of good typography.
I don't think it's fair of you to imply that I lack the mental capacity to remember that: I recall it just fine. However, it's quite immaterial. I was responding to your statement that they don't care, which is not to say that they couldn't. They clearly care - this, and nothing more, did I intend to point out.