Programming with white text on black background?

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Published on 2010-06-06T17:41:24Z Indexed on 2010/06/06 17:52 UTC
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Hi,

Does anyone program with white text against black background? I have heard some rumors that it is better for your eyes. What's the case? Is it any better than the traditional black on white? What are the pros and cons?

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