Re: [Groff] OTF in Groff or -mom in Heitrloom troff...

[Michail Vidiassov]

Dear Werner and All,

On Thu, 10 Jan 2008, Werner LEMBERG wrote:

> > Are there any plans to add "modern" font handling and format support
> > a la "htroff" to groff
>
> No, unfortunately.

Gurus, may you explain to mere mortals what are you talking about?
What is that modern font handling in htroff?
Does it imply easier (run-time) obtaining basic metrics from system fonts 
and/or font files or better typesetting due to access to advanced font features?

         Sincerely, Michail