In this web content, the author discusses their experience with using Emacs and the desire for nice colors and fonts in their terminal. They explore the history of terminal color support, including the introduction of ANSI escape codes and the allocation of different color parameters. The author also delves into the origins of 24-bit color support and the use of semicolon vs. colon syntax in terminal commands. They highlight the widespread support for ANSI codes, truecolor, and the use of terminfo to detect and utilize terminal capabilities. Overall, the content provides a detailed exploration of the technical aspects of terminal color support.
https://chadaustin.me/2024/01/truecolor-terminal-emacs/