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		Why is 80 characters the 'standard' limit for code width? (programmers.stackexchange.com)
		10 points by shagunsodhani on Oct 10, 2015 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

bestusername111 on Oct 11, 2015 [–]

Because that's the resolution of text mode 80x25. Pretty simple really.

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