[jdev] Open src implemention of Jabber Client, which is best?

Norman Rasmussen norman at rasmussen.co.za
Thu Nov 24 11:12:18 CST 2005


It helps to run the ClearType Tuner.  (either online or download the
control panel applet at
http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx)

On 11/24/05, Hal Rottenberg <halr9000 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 11/24/05, Norman Rasmussen <norman at rasmussen.co.za> wrote:
> > On 11/24/05, Matt Tucker <matt at jivesoftware.com> wrote:
> > > ClearType refers to Microsoft's version of sub-pixel
> > > anti-aliasing on LCD monitors.
> >
> > I've found it even makes CRT fonts look easier on the eye.  Mainly
> > because it kicks in at any font size, and the ms 'standard'
> > anti-aliasing only kicks in over about font size of 20px.
>
> I'll keep it OT and go even more OT: Cleartype is very subjective.  I
> can't stand it at all.  In fact I can't fathom how other people can
> use it.  I see a blurry individual sub pixel coloration thus ruining
> the clean black text.
>
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