You can start using the fonts by following these instructions: Make sure that the freetype module is loaded. If it is not, add the following line to the "Modules" section of your X Windows configuration file: Load "freetype" Add the following line to the "Files" section of X Windows configuration file: FontPath "%%FONTSDIR%%/" Note: your X Windows configuration file is typically /etc/X11/XF86Config if you are using XFree86, and /etc/X11/xorg.conf if you are using X.Org.