clearer fonts
My Ubuntu defaulted to using FreeType's autohinter, which meant blurry fonts. If you're using Microsoft fonts or Bitstream Vera, you can get better fonts by switching to the native hinting.
and choose "Native" instead of "Autohinter". Ahh, relief.
sudo dpkg-reconfigure fontconfig
and choose "Native" instead of "Autohinter". Ahh, relief.