Re: stumped on xfonts-terminus
On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:16:24 -0400, Dan Christensen wrote:
>Tim locke <fbsd2002@yahoo.com> writes:
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>But on a 14 inch 1600x1200 screen it's too small. Can anyone
>recommend any good fixed-width fonts which are available in
>large sizes? (truetype/bitmap/whatever) I've searched and
>searched and can't find something I like.
Gad! That print must be minuscule. You're trying to use a 160 pixel per
inch resolution. That means that a 12 pt type (standard typewriter
pica) is 16 characters per inch instead of the 10 it should be. Elite,
or 10pt, would go to 25 cpi. Normal readability will require ~18 or 20
pt type. On that small monitor, you'll find it a lot easier to read if
you make 1024x768 your max size. Then, the 100 pixel/inch type will be
close to true sized. You could go to 800x600 and use 75 pixel/inch
type. Or, get a 19+" monitor ;=)
Failing that, hold down <ctl> and right click in the xterm window. A
menu will pop up giving you choices from "unreadable" to "huge." On a
14" monitor @ 1024x768, I find that "large" is good for these old eyes.
If I'm tired, I go "huge."
The courier family is fixed and usually available up to 72pt (1 in).
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