You asked for it so here it is: a post with 7 of the best Ubuntu terminal (fixed width or monospace) fonts. I say 'Ubuntu' because the installation instruction for most of these fonts are for Ubuntu.
Some fonts in this post were your suggestions from the What Font To Use For Your Ubuntu Desktop? Try These! comments.
Some fonts in this post were your suggestions from the What Font To Use For Your Ubuntu Desktop? Try These! comments.
1. Inconsolata
Install it in Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install ttf-inconsolata
2. Envy Code R
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3. Droid Sans Mono
Install it in Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install ttf-droid
4. Anonymous Pro
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5. DejaVu Sans Mono
Install it in Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install ttf-dejavu
6. Liberation Mono
Install it in Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install ttf-liberation
7. Terminus
Install it in Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install xfonts-terminus console-terminus
What font do you use for your terminal / coding? Let us know in the comments!