The difference between Notebooks Apple and Microsoft fonts

The difference between Notebooks Apple and Microsoft fonts

Apple and Microsoft always have different views on how to display fonts on computer screens. Currently, both companies use subpixel rendering technology to make fonts appear clear on low-resolution screens. The fundamental difference between the two companies lies in the guiding ideology.

　　 * Apple generally believes that the primary purpose of the font algorithm is to maintain as much of the original design as possible, even if the clarity of the screen display is compromised, it will not hesitate.

　　 * Microsoft generally believes that the shape of the font must adapt to the pixel limit, and that the screen display is not blurred and easy to recognize, even if the shape of the font deviates from the original design, it will not hesitate.

Now, the Windows version of Safari has been released. This software overcomes many difficulties before applying Apple's font rendering algorithm to the Windows operating system. This actually gives you an opportunity to directly compare two different font philosophies on the same monitor. This will help you understand the example I am going to give below. I think through comparison, you will notice the difference between the two. The font of the Apple system is a little fluffy, and the borders are not very clear. However, from the computer screen, it will show more changes between different font families. The reason is that Apple’s rendering algorithm is more faithful to the original font design than Microsoft’s, and can show nuances in font design in a high-definition state like printed matter.

　　 The source of this difference comes from Apple’s historical tradition. Apple has always attached great importance to desktop publishing and graphic design. One advantage of its algorithm is that when you open the design draft for printed matter on the computer, what you see on the screen is very close to the final printed appearance. This feature is especially useful when you judge the color depth of a text area. Microsoft’s approach is to adapt fonts to the distribution of pixels as much as possible. This means that Microsoft doesn’t really care. Let the fluffy edges of the letters be replaced by thin lines, even if the text displayed on the screen is lighter than it was printed, it doesn’t matter. .

　　 Microsoft’s approach also has an advantage, which is conducive to reading on the screen. Microsoft believes in pragmatism and believes that the original design of the font is not sacred and inviolable. The sharp and easy-to-read screen display is more important. It does not necessarily have to be limited to the original arrangement of the font designer for the color depth of the text. That is to say, the fonts designed by Microsoft are mainly for screen display, such as Georgia fonts and Verdana fonts. They are designed completely according to the position of the pixels. They are really beautiful on the screen, but they are not good enough after printing.

　　 Apple is just the opposite. It chooses a stylized route, putting artistry above practicality. The reason is simple. Apple’s founder Steve Jobs is very tasteful, while Microsoft prefers to choose a less risky route. This route adopts a pragmatic point of view, as long as it can achieve the purpose of use. It is not impressive at all. Highlights. Put it this way, if Apple is the Target supermarket chain, then Microsoft is Wal-Mart.

　　 Okay, now it’s time to discuss the key issues: Which approach do users prefer? Jeff Atwood wrote an article comparing these two font technologies one by one. It is not difficult to imagine that his article caused a enthusiastic response. Apple's users like Apple's method, and Microsoft's users like Microsoft's method. This is not all fanboyism. It reflects the fact that if you ask people what style and design they like, unless these people are specially trained, they will generally choose the breed they are most familiar with. On the most common question of taste, if you do a preference survey, you will find that most people don't know how to choose. They have to choose the answer that they are most familiar with. This phenomenon is everywhere, whether it's font application or graphic design, or buying silverware (people choose the style they used when they were young). Unless you have been specially trained and know exactly what you want, people will pick the ones they are most familiar with.

This is why when Apple engineers ported the software on Apple computers to Windows systems, they might feel that they are making a huge contribution to Windows users, providing their own "superior" font rendering technology to pagans. . This also explains why Windows users usually think that the fonts on Safari are a bit fuzzy and look weird. These users don't know the reason, they just don't like this. In fact, what they thought was, "Wow! This is not the same as the system I use. I don't like the difference. Why do I have no good feelings about these fonts? Well, when I take a closer look, these fonts are a little fuzzy. That’s definitely why I don’t like them anymore."

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