update installation instructions

4 files changed, 31 insertions, 35 deletions

diff --git a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt b/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt
index 0ef57aae4..610de8880 100644
--- a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt
+++ b/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 
 Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints
-and "hinted"; with TrueType hints.
+and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with
+TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers.
 
-The folder called "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" contains font files with
-ClearType hints. All other folders contains font files without hints.
+Hinted fonts looks different than unhinted fonts, especially at small sizes.
+Before deciding to use these hinted fonts, consider the differences in
+appearance compared to the regular fonts — you may prefer unhinted fonts for
+some uses.
 
 
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diff --git a/misc/dist/install-linux.txt b/misc/dist/install-linux.txt
index b7a065452..7e83c95f8 100644
--- a/misc/dist/install-linux.txt
+++ b/misc/dist/install-linux.txt
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ differently. These instructions are for the most common Linux distributions:
 1. Create a folder called ".fonts" in your home directory.
    Example: mkdir -p ~/.fonts
 
-2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter" folder into your .fonts directory
-   Example: cp "Inter/*.otf" ~/.fonts/
+2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter Desktop" folder into your .fonts directory
+   Example: cp "Inter Desktop"/*.otf ~/.fonts/
 
 You may have to restart apps and/or your window server session.
 
diff --git a/misc/dist/install-mac.txt b/misc/dist/install-mac.txt
index 2296e2610..36c0517d4 100644
--- a/misc/dist/install-mac.txt
+++ b/misc/dist/install-mac.txt
@@ -1,24 +1,18 @@
-Installing traditional static/constant font files on macOS:
 
-1. Copy the "Inter" folder
-2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
-3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
-4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
-5. Paste the "Inter" folder
+Installing font files on macOS
 
 
-Installing variable font on macOS:
+Using Font Book:
 
-1. Copy the "Inter.otf" file in the "Inter (Variable)" folder
-2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
-3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
-4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
-5. Paste the "Inter.otf" file
+1. Open the "Font Book" application.
+2. In the main menu, select File, then Add Fonts...
+3. Find the "Inter Desktop" folder, select the folder (or open the folder and
+   select all the files inside the folder) and press the Open button.
 
-Note that you can install both the traditional static fonts AND variable fonts
-alongside each other: Use the "Inter" and "Inter V (Variable)" folders.
-The "Inter V (Variable)" folder contains Inter named "Inter V", avoiding name
-conflicts.
 
-Having issues? Are you using an older version of macOS (older than 10.13)?
-Then you'll want to install the non-variable fonts (top of this document.)
+Using Finder:
+
+1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder
+2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder and go to:  ~/Library/Fonts
+3. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
+4. Paste the "Inter Desktop" folder
diff --git a/misc/dist/install-win.txt b/misc/dist/install-win.txt
index 478d5218a..85c22af00 100644
--- a/misc/dist/install-win.txt
+++ b/misc/dist/install-win.txt
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 
 Installing on Windows 10:
 
-1. Open the "Inter" folder
-2. Select all font files
-3. Copy and paste the font files to your Desktop
-4. Select all the font files on your Desktop
-5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users"
+1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder in the zip file to your Desktop.
+2. Open the "Inter Desktop" folder on your Desktop.
+4. Select all font files.
+5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users".
 
 If you have a previous installation of Inter, you should make sure
 to remove those fonts files before installing new ones. You need to
@@ -15,12 +14,12 @@ global.
 
 ClearType-hinted fonts
 
-  Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType
-  on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a
-  system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility
-  of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are
-  not always a good thing.
+Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType
+on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a
+system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility
+of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are
+not always a good thing.
 
-  If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the
-  "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" folder instead of "Inter".
+If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the
+"Inter Hinted for Windows/Desktop" folder instead of "Inter Desktop".