From: "Glenn Meadows" 

Thanks.

Just earlier turned Clear Type off, and am amazed at the differences in
fonts in many applications.  I typically had just turned it on, and never
did the compare in different apps.  Shows to Go ya, learn something new
everyday.

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Glenn M.
"Frank Haber"  wrote in message
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> >MS Tuner Widget
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx
>
> I always have better luck with the PowerToy local version - download link
> buried in the text on that page - in reality.....
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypePowerToy.mspx
>
> (Full Disclosure: Be sure ClearType is on in
> DisplayProperties|appearance|effects.  These widgets are supposed to turn
> it on, but you know how that goes.  And If your screen is 10x7 or coarser,
> or you're on your fifth beer, you might prefer NO smoothing.  And If you
> still use a CRT, forget all the above.)
>
> (I always get better results if I make a semi-snap decision, and adjust
> QUICKLY.  Repeat the run, if you're unsure. For maximum psychometric
> accuracy, repeat when eyes tired or six-pack empty.)

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