From: Peter Edberg (pedberg@apple.com)
Date: Fri May 05 2006 - 11:07:08 CST
Please note the following comment in (e.g.)
<http://www.unicode.org/Public/MAPPINGS/VENDORS/APPLE/ROMAN.TXT>:
# 0xF8FF Apple logo
#
# NOTE: The graphic image associated with the Apple logo character
# is not authorized for use without permission of Apple, and
# unauthorized use might constitute trademark infringement.
-Peter Edberg
Apple Computer, Inc.
On May 5, 2006, at 6:51 AM, Adam Twardoch wrote:
> Richard Wordingham wrote:
>> for example, the Apple logo should not be accessible on a Windows
>> platform!
> The Microsoft Typography Hinting and Production Guidelines document
> defines criteria that must be met by fonts that are produced *for
> Microsoft* (i.e. are commissioned for or licensed by Microsoft for
> inclusion in Windows, Office or other applications). There is a
> passage "For Microsoft fonts, a legal restriction requires that
> character code 240 (Apple logo) in 'cmap' 1, 0 must be mapped to
> the missing glyph." (http://www.microsoft.com/typography/
> ProductionGuidelines.mspx ).
>
> I see no reason for drawing a conclusion that in general-purpose
> fonts, the Apple logo should not be accessible on Windows.
>
> A.
>
>
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