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This research is why we were sold computers with green-colored phosphor monitors back in the 80s.

I'm not going back, but if you're into it, maybe try: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=gerane.T...

At some point people started switching to amber. If above research is correct, then why was amber deemed preferable?

My recollection is that it was mostly for brightness. I think the amber phosphor had shorter persistence and was less prone to burn-in as well. But yeah, kinda harsh on the eyes in comparison.

I don't know why it was initially deemed preferable, but as a user it was really nice to have something different for a change.

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