[OS X TeX] Definitive font guide, please?

[David B. Thompson, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, CFM]

On Dec 23, 2008, at 10:35, Alan Litchfield wrote:

> I have always found that using LaTeX Companion is the best guide for  
> what is
> available within LaTex and how to get it. Otherwise, as has been  
> otherwise
> suggested on this list, XeLaTeX allows you to use most fonts of your  
> own
> choosing without the pain of installation.


I spent some time in TLC2 last weekend. I also spent some time reading  
about XeLaTeX and how I might use it to gain access to the ugly Arial  
font. :)

What I find interesting is that there is no clear path (at least not  
one apparent to me) through this maze for the individual relatively  
new to font-use in LaTeX.

Just so it's clear, I'm not trying to be annoying; I'm just trying to  
learn something new.

Thanks again...

-=d