Original Usenet thread from rec.arts.ascii, started 29 Feb 1996.
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rec.arts.ascii
· 1 message · 29 Feb 1996
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The pictures I post are at their best when printed with a
'Line Printer 16.67 cpi' font or equivalent.
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