Show HN: A2000, a component library to build retro UIs with modern tech (opens in new tab)

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3 pointsandrico1y ago3 comments

3 comments

theandrewbailey1y ago

Looks awesome!

Not sure if I agree with the pixelated font. Didn't Windows 2000 use Tahoma?

andricoOP1y ago

Thanks for the comment :)

Back when I developed this, I did take a look at using a a websafe Tahoma, but it didn't quite sit right.

I guess it was a cleaner, more modern take on Tahoma to accommodate better screen resolutions.

There were instances of pixelated text on Windows 2000, but not sure that it was used everywhere

https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/windows/images/8/8e/Win200...

Edit: Added a thank you!

graysonpike1y ago

I think the font is just right. In fact, I've been looking for a retro component kit that doesn't just use a modern font. I feel that the modern font rendering ruins the immersion.

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