These fonts came from versions of IBM PC and its clones in the DOS era (1981-1994), embedded in ROM, and used in text modes. They are provided in a form usable by modern display libraries. Character coverage comes from taking together many language versions sold regionally, with additional characters that are expected today drawn in a given font's style.

This package includes fonts from machines that have seen the most usage. For more obscure ones, please install fonts-pc-extra.