Installing pcf fonts in X

As I keep forgetting, here is how to install pcf fonts in X

1. Create a new directory for the fonts, usually under /usr/share/fonts:

$> mkdir /usr/share/fonts/

1. Copy the pcf file(s) into it (sometimes the pcf files are gzipped):

$> cp /path/to/pcf/*.pcf* /usr/share/fonts/

1. Run mkfontdir, to create a fonts.dir file, used by X to find font files

$> mkfontdir /usr/share/fonts/

1. Add the new dir to X font path. The easiest way to do it is to stick this line in your .xinitrc:

xset fp+ /usr/share/fonts/

Now your new font should compare in xfontsel and you should be able to use it as normal.

By the way, this is a very nice font for programming!