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Explore the enduring relevance of bitmap fonts in this 22-minute conference talk from LGM 2025. Discover two key scenarios where bitmap fonts remain valuable despite the dominance of vector fonts: creating vintage computing aesthetics in graphic design and implementing text on affordable LCD, LED, and OLED displays. Learn about various methods to convert and repackage older bitmap formats for modern free-software applications like Inkscape and GIMP, with practical demonstrations featuring vintage arcade fonts and classic Xorg/X11 font collections. The presentation also addresses potential licensing challenges when working with bitmap font packages that often predate contemporary free-software licenses. Presented by Nathan Willis and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.
