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Install larger (and cooler) font on Arch Linux Console: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Linux_console#Fonts

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1. Install Terminus Font from AUR.

Info:
- https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/any/terminus-font/
Command:
- ```
pacaur -S terminus-font
```

2. Set current font:

Info:
- Depending on the size you want: ter-p24n, ter-p28n, ter-p32n
Command:
- ```
setfont ter-p24n
```

3. Make changes persistent:

Info:
- You have to modify or create the file: /etc/vconsole.conf

Command:

```
sudo vim /etc/vconsole.conf 
```
```
 FONT=ter-p24n
 FONT_MAP=8859-2
```

4. Check current console font (Optional):

Command:
- ```
showconsolefont
```

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