There's an adage in the software world: programs should do one thing very well. In that spirit, we offer you a round-up of small and useful programs and resources which do one thing particularly well.
This issue, we've switched things up a little. All of our small and useful tools do one thing: they manage fonts. Whether you're trying to get previews of several thousand fonts, or interested in sorting your collection based on tags, here are a few font managers to try out.
Fontlinge
It organizes your fonts, creates a database, and offers automated specimens. It's a little archaic to install, but that's part of the fun.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fontlinge
Font Manager
True to its name, Font Manager manages your fonts, and does so visually. It offers preview texts and lets you sort based on a variety of criteria.
https://code.google.com/p/font-manager
Fontmatrix
One of the longest-reigning Linux font managers, Fontmatrix is still the go-to choice for many designers looking to find that perfect font in an expansive collection.