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> > Yes, text is not yet implemented. My take on this is to use
> > graphical primitives, and draw texts from those, just like gEDA/pcb
> > uses lines.
> > 
> This feels backward to me. It was so nice when gschem finally replaced 
> stick-letters by a real font via cairo. I'd rather go the other 
> direction and also introduce real fonts to pcb.

For display on the screen I would agree but for the layout data:
  -- There will gerber files, does it work for gerber files?
  -- Does it work for design rule check?
  -- Other electrical tests especially if made in copper?

I would say it would be stupid to choose a font solution that does not work with design rule check or electric calculations. Even though the functionality might be missing right now it might be implemented in the future.