If you want an alternative, consider (by Google) or Lohit Tamil —but for a professional, classic look, Apt Sangam remains a top choice.
If you want all your system UI (menus, dialog boxes) to use Sangam when displaying Tamil, you need to edit the font configuration. apt sangam tamil fonts install
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Alternative command for a broader collection: If you want an alternative, consider (by Google)
: If you need a broader set of Indic scripts (including Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam), use the fonts-indic sudo apt install fonts-indic Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Alternative Legacy Package If you want an alternative