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So I'm having a bit of problem getting a certain alphabet onto my computer. I've been trying to get a specific alphabet used in Syriac (Aramaic) called Serto. Windows offers an alphabet called "Syriac" but that is known as the Estrangela form. There are certain programs around like Meltho Fonts, but they only seem to work on Windows 2000 (and I use Window 7). Also, all the attachments I've seen only work with IE and I have Firefox. By the slim chance of anyone being able to help me, that would be great.

 

[hide=Visual Differences Between Estrangela and Serto]syriac.gif[/hide]

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These fonts on Alan Woods site might be what you are looking for.

 

I ran BabelMap and found three Syraic fonts on my system. The ubiquitous Code2000 & FreeSans looked hopeful:

 

syriaccode2000.jpg

 

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Thank you for helping me. However I hate to say that's not what I'm looking for. That looks like Nestorian and Estrangela.If it helps to give exact names, Estrangela Edessa (sometimes spelled Estrangelo Edessa) is commonly found on operating systems and is the default provided one, which I am not looking for. I am not particularly interested in Nestorian either (but thanks again). Serto Jerusalem (or any other version of Serto) is what I'm having trouble finding.

 

[hide=Here's a picture showing the difference if that helps, the letters are in the same sequence in each alphabet]001.jpg

My apologizes for the quick scribbliness, but I think it gets the job done.[/hide]

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Thank you for helping me. However I hate to say that's not what I'm looking for. That looks like Nestorian and Estrangela.If it helps to give exact names, Estrangela Edessa (sometimes spelled Estrangelo Edessa) is commonly found on operating systems and is the default provided one, which I am not looking for. I am not particularly interested in Nestorian either (but thanks again). Serto Jerusalem (or any other version of Serto) is what I'm having trouble finding.

 

 

Which are clearly listed on the link I provided... 7 different Serto varieties... ?

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Thank you for helping me. However I hate to say that's not what I'm looking for. That looks like Nestorian and Estrangela.If it helps to give exact names, Estrangela Edessa (sometimes spelled Estrangelo Edessa) is commonly found on operating systems and is the default provided one, which I am not looking for. I am not particularly interested in Nestorian either (but thanks again). Serto Jerusalem (or any other version of Serto) is what I'm having trouble finding.

 

 

Which are clearly listed on the link I provided... 7 different Serto varieties... ?

I already said I can't use Meltho Fonts. I know the professors from Beth Mardutho who designed the scripts, so that was like the first thing I tried. It doesn't work on Windows 7.

 

Edit: Never mind, the installer wouldn't work but I was able to extract the file and install the alphabets separately.

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Perhaps this commercial solution would work: http://www.linguists...are.com/lsc.htm

 

They have a Jacobite font, which is (as I understand) another name for Serṭā.

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