Fonts for Web Design: A Primer
http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/fonts-for-web-design-a-primer/

Grannell, Craig
Opera
2008

Abstract:

Modern CSS provides web designers with an unprecedented level of control over online typography. Restrictions are still imposed however by the limited number of “common” fonts—those typefaces that are generally available cross-platform. This article looks at the fonts web designers have available to them, and also considers their suitability for various tasks.