Install MAC OS fonts in Ubuntu

Sometimes when we build websites or web applications, we have to make sure it is compatible with other Internet Browsers and operating system.

Here's a quick guide to help you install the MACOS fonts in Ubuntu.

First get the font library http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26209128/mac_fonts.tar.gz

wget http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26209128/mac_fonts.tar.gz

Extract it:

tar zxvf mac_fonts.tar.gz

Install them into the macOS folder:

sudo mkdir /usr/share/fonts/truetype/macos/
sudo mv fonts/* /usr/share/fonts/truetype/macos/

Update the font cache:

sudo fc-cache -f -v

This will install the following fonts:

• Andale Mono
• Apple Garamond
• AquaBase
• Arial
• Comic Sans MS
• Courier New
• Georgia
• Hard Gothic
• Impact
• LithographLight
• Lucida Grande
• Lucida Console
• Monaco
• Tahoma
• Times New Roman
• Trebuchet MS
• Verdana