> As a quick fix, I want to propose the additional item to FAQ. [...]
Thanks, I've added this (with modifications) to the FAQ. I also took
the opportunity to update the layout of the FAQ to be similar to the
rest of the FreeType 2 documentation.
> BTW, I wonder whether current last answer referring Pango should be
> improved by referring HarfBuzz. Yes, Pango is still essential part
> of GTK+, but HarfBuzz is becoming more general framework broader
> than GTK+. How do you feel?
What exactly do you mean with a 'more general framework'? HarfBuzz is
a text shaping library; it is not meant to actually do text layout. I
think the following library stack is still valid:
FreeType → HarfBuzz → Pango → Cairo
Of course, there are alternatives like
FreeType → HarfBuzz → Qt
Please make further suggestions how to improve the FAQ!
> I would consider the additional text to add the vertical metrics
> discussion in later.
Thanks in advance!
Werner
