From 5cd4e1d18e5a1cf12a8a8280caed88b76ab54db3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ryan L McIntyre Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:27:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Adds addendum source file (fixes #136) --- src/readme-rfn-addendum.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/readme-rfn-addendum.md diff --git a/src/readme-rfn-addendum.md b/src/readme-rfn-addendum.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a37df56c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/readme-rfn-addendum.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ + +What's in a name? The reason for the name change is to comply with the SIL Open Font License (OFL), in partcular the [Reserved Font Name mechanism][SIL-RFN] + +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