From: "Rich Gauszka" 

I on the other hand prefer the font displayed with Clear Type smoothing on
- one of the reasons I use XP rather than 2k


"Glenn Meadows"  wrote in message
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> 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.
>
> --
>
> 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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