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Ergonomics research has shown a long time ago that dark text on light background is easier to read on computer screens for long periods of time. These screenshots demonstrate that developers in 2002 had got the message.

Wouldn't the change in display technology from CRT to LCD make a huge difference? I'm not suggesting the ergonomics research from the era was wrong, but a new study could come up with very different recommendations today.



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