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# Bitstream Vera Sans Mono
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Version: 1.1
## Why `BitstromWera` and not `Bitstream Vera Sans Mono`?
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What's in a name? The reason for the name change is to comply with the SIL Open Font License (OFL), in particular the [Reserved Font Name mechanism][SIL-RFN]
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Some fonts have parts of their name "reserved" per the [Reserved Font Name mechanism][SIL-RFN]:
> No Modified Version of the Font Software may use the Reserved Font
> Name(s) unless explicit written permission is granted by the corresponding
> Copyright Holder. This restriction only applies to the primary font name as
> presented to the users.
- The main goals seem to be to: `Avoid collisions` , `Protect authors` , `Minimize support` , and `Encourage derivatives`
See the [Reserved Font Name section][SIL-RFN] for additional information
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## Which font?
### TL;DR
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* Pick your font family and then select from the `'complete'` directory.
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* If you are limited to monospaced fonts (because of your terminal, etc) then pick a font with `Nerd Font Mono` (or `NFM` ).
* If you want to have bigger icons (usually around 1.5 normal letters wide) pick a font without `Mono` i.e. `Nerd Font` (or `NF` ). Most terminals support this, but ymmv.
* If you work in a proportional context (GUI elements or edit a presentation etc) pick a font with `Nerd Font Propo` (or `NFP` ).
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### Ligatures
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Ligatures are generally preserved in the patched fonts.
Nerd Fonts `v2.0.0` had no ligatures in the `Nerd Font Mono` fonts, this has been dropped with `v2.1.0` .
If you have a ligature-aware terminal and don't want ligatures you can (usually) disable them in the terminal settings.
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### Explanation
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Once you narrow down your font choice of family (`Droid Sans`, `Inconsolata` , etc) and style (`bold`, `italic` , etc) you have 2 main choices:
#### `Option 1: Download already patched font`
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* For a stable version download a font package from the [release page ](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases )
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* Or download the development version from the folders here
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#### `Option 2: Patch your own font`
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* Patch your own variations with the various options provided by the font patcher (i.e. not include all symbols for smaller font size)
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For more information see: [The FAQ ](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/wiki/FAQ-and-Troubleshooting#which-font )
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[SIL-RFN]:http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?item_id=OFL_web_fonts_and_RFNs#14cbfd4a
