>>>> >>>> Consider using the unit pixel (px) instead of the unit point (pt) for > font >>>> sizes, as this (I believe) ensures the closest possible similarity >>>> x-platform regarding font sizes. >>> >>> this is extremely wrong. An inch on a mac screen contains far less > pixels >>> (72?) than a windows pc screen (96?). >> >> Where did you read this from? Mac and Windows have different default >> gamma correction settings, but dpi is a property of screens, not a >> software property (and both OS assume 72 dpi) > > from my past with cdrom apps, but also, I just snipped the following from > the article (http://www.alistapart.com/stories/fear4/index.html) Diana > Shannon suggested in this thread: > Points of contention > There are approximately 72 points per inch. To match this, Mac OS offers a > default resolution of 72 pixels per inch, mapping pixels to points. Of > course, once the Mac user changes her screen resolution, all bets are off.
Yes, and IE browser (5+) for Mac's default setting is 96 pixels per inch now. Diana --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
