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Subject: Re: [9fans] acme fonts
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> Several of us have given up on the variable width font completely
> in acme. While it gives you a bit of screen space, it totally
> fucks up formatting.
how do Sam and rio (rc) manage? they use fixed font or variable font?

> I'm not sure I like a special purpose hack
> just for .[ch].  Just say no to variable width.  If the screen
> gets tight, use a smaller font.
yes, i think the problem is more generic than that (definitely win is one
candidate, mainly due to the output of programs).

thanks
dharani