?True type fonts?

[Alan Davis <adavis@saipan.com>]

I have  seen some instructions for improving fonts in Netscape, often
using True Type fonts.  I resist moving any MS products onto my machine. 
Are there philosophical or practical arguements for or against using TT
fonts?  

This question also touches upon TeX/LaTex;  I have also seen instructions
for installing TT fonts.  I resist.  

What---if anything---recommends them?   I am looking for a balanced view; however, I cannot/will not leave philosophical issues behind.  I wish to support free software in every way possible.  



At first glance, even in the page http://www2.arnes.si/~mrihta3/ns-unix.html, where Type I fonts are mentioned, I didn't see any instructions for installing them---mainly TT fonts.  

Alan 
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