Default Arabic Font change proposal

[Peter B]

Hello,

I am not exactly sure if this is the right way to do it. If not, I hope
you notify me.

I wanted to raise the issue with the default Arabic font that is used. I
don't know if it was selected at random or if there is a reason. It's a
weird font that's not usually used and it's not easy on the eyes (not as
aesthetically appealing as well).
I would suggest using something like Noto Naskh
<https://fonts.google.com/noto/specimen/Noto+Naskh+Arabic>.

This isn't only my own opinion, but there are more people who have
raised the same issue. Examples:

1)
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/proposal-for-arabic-font-improvement-switch-from-noto-sans-arabic-to-noto-nask-arabic/85033

2) https://mmbesar.github.io/Tutorials/Best-Arabic-Font-in-Linux/


Best regards,
Mohamed Aboelenein

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Hi Mohamed,

debian-vote is not the right list for this suggestion. (cc'ing debian-boot)
Assuming you refer to the font chosen by the installer,
I recommend submitting an installation report.

https://d-i.debian.org/manual/en.amd64/ch05s04.html#submit-bug


Regards,
Peter B







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[Holger Wansing]

Hi Mohamed,

Post by Peter B
Hello,
I am not exactly sure if this is the right way to do it. If not, I hope
you notify me.
I wanted to raise the issue with the default Arabic font that is used. I
don't know if it was selected at random or if there is a reason. It's a
weird font that's not usually used and it's not easy on the eyes (not as
aesthetically appealing as well).
I would suggest using something like Noto Naskh
<https://fonts.google.com/noto/specimen/Noto+Naskh+Arabic>.
This isn't only my own opinion, but there are more people who have
1)
https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/proposal-for-arabic-font-improvement-switch-from-noto-sans-arabic-to-noto-nask-arabic/85033
2) https://mmbesar.github.io/Tutorials/Best-Arabic-Font-in-Linux/

Since you did not explicitely quote mentions from Debian Installer above:
do you know that Debian Installer is also affected by this?

I have attached 2 screenshots from Debian Installer in Arabic for you to
look at, in case you are not sure.


Thanks

Holger

Post by Peter B
Best regards,
Mohamed Aboelenein
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Hi Mohamed,
debian-vote is not the right list for this suggestion. (cc'ing debian-boot)
Assuming you refer to the font chosen by the installer,
I recommend submitting an installation report.
https://d-i.debian.org/manual/en.amd64/ch05s04.html#submit-bug
Regards,
Peter B
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