Info about using FONTs

Here's a link that discusses it.  Basically if it's embedded ie you can't extract it, just look at it, it costs nothing.  However if you ship the font with a product you need to get a license.

http://xboxforums.create.msdn.com/forums/t/11511.aspx

Re: Fonts and bitmap images Reply Quote

CDarklock: I went to larabiefonts.com (which I was happy to find is still there), clicked around, downloaded a few of his newer fonts from myfonts.com, and pulled a license file from the newer fonts. It was the same license. So I headed back to his site and pulled the help file, to see if he covered font embedding - and he did (all emphasis mine): Q: I want to use Larabie Fonts in my software application. What should I do? A: Determine whether you intend to embed or include the font(s) in your software. Embedded fonts: the end user only view the fonts on-screen or print text from the screen. If the embedded fonts are selectable (part of a selection of fonts) you must include the original font name and trademark in your software credits or documentation and on your website, if possible. Never alter the name of our fonts without our permission. Embedded fonts that are not user selectable don’t need to include the font name or trademark but we would appreciate inclusion of our URL in the software credits or documentation and or on your website, if possible. Never alter the name of our fonts without our permission. Embedding Larabie Fonts in any format is free of charge and you don’t need our permission for embedding them in your software. Just a warning -- it looks like the license for these fonts has changed.  The new answer to that question reads: Q: I want to use Larabie Fonts in my software application. What should I do? A: A. If you want to distribute Larabie fonts with applications, whether web-based, or shipping as standalone products for PCs, Macs, game consoles or other devices, you need an extended use license. Please contact Ascender Corporation. They take care of Larabie Fonts licensing, including OEM and customized versions. I'm still grappling with how to handle the font issue -- I don't really like any of the free-to-use XNA fonts, and I'm still reeling from the sticker shock of the $2500 quote I got for embedding a font from another foundry.  I like some of the Larabie font choices, so I'll probably contact Ascender to find out more about their licensing options.