System Default Font = UGLY

Hello,
How can I change my system default font. I have already changed the menu font and stuff but for firefox and apps like that. Thanks.

Firefox fonts are changed through firefox
edit: When you say ugly, do you mean a bad font, or a fuzzy/blocky font? If you're using gnome/kde, check if Anti-Aliasing is enabled
Last edited by heleos (2008-08-14 19:16:29)

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