On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Uwe Stöhr <uwesto...@web.de> wrote: > LaTeX's default which is the best solution. When the user don't like the > font, he can test out the other fonts and save the one he find most suitable > as document default.
Simply accepting LaTeX's default is a terrible solution because it leaves the n00b wondering why their pdfs look jagged. Personally, I'd like to see these two dialog box notifications. Upon view/export: Warning: You have not yet selected a font for this document. The default font may not be optimized for viewing. Would you like to select a font now? [ ] Do not show this message again [Yes] [No] Upon the ill-fated selection of CM: Warning: The font you have selected (Computer Modern) is a bitmap font, which is not optimized for viewing. We recommend that you select a different font such as Latin Modern, which is a Computer Modern substitute. Would you like to select a different font? [ ] Do not show this message again [Yes] [No] -Ben