Using Bitmap Fonts in MIDlet development

Any and all help appreciated on this.
I'm working on this assignment that requires use of bitmap fonts. We need 2 colors of fonts and 2 sizes. What's the best way to approach this?
Any places that you recommend buying them from and have used in your projects? Wish to stay away from ones that have heavy-duty licensing issues (lack of bandwidth to look into all legal possibilities). Are there any free ones available?
What are the other catches in this area?
Thanks,
Sasha

Would GNU Screen be the answer to my question?

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Changing to not use an embedded font by default, and adding instructions on how to use the free 'type writer' bitmap font.
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