Is there any cons to use @font-face?

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I found @font-face is good alternative of sIFR3 but every browser need different extension of font.

If any font which is freely available as a download on net or if font is purchased by client of purchased by my company. in all condition can i use those fonts?

Is there any cons to use @font-face in compare to sIFR3?

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