How to Change Console Fonts in Ubuntu Server | Linux Today

How to Change Console Fonts in Ubuntu Server

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Aaron Kili
May 7, 2018

Tecmint: By default, Ubuntu server software is designed to run without a graphical environment. Therefore, a fresh installation of Ubuntu server can only be managed via a console (the black background and white text, and a command prompt – after successful login), but for some reason you might like to change the font on your console for better appearance.

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Aaron Kili

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