[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
Since this bug is labeled as gtk+2.0, I'd be interested to see also work continued on the gtk+2.0 toolkit. By manually editing gtk+2.0 themes, one can at least double some elements' dimensions and it seems not to break the layout of applications (of course such a theme derivative is then specifically targeted for dpi). So there is definitely something that can be achieved by default, and at a lower level (in the theme engine or even toolkit). Gtk+2.0 is far from disappearing (with distributions pertinaciously sticking to it, as well as all non-native toolkits like java, qt, vcl, xul basing there themes on it) and users will have to deal with it for years. Because of that, better dpi support —be it only partial— is wishable. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 Title: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+2.0/+bug/564072/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
Thibault - sort of. The main reason that the image quality is worse is that LCD panels just dont look much good at anything other than their native resolution, even on Windows or OS X. The difference in DPI is probably only one of the intermediate factors involved. The good news is that Unity 7 on Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty Tahr" will have support for HiDPI displays. Additionally, Ubuntu developers are planning HiDPI support for the Ubuntu Linux boot experience - when dealing with GRUB2's boot-loader menu and the Plymouth boot splash screen. They are also investigating HiDPI support for Linux virtual consoles. Specifically, "Developers at this week's vUDS session will be working on a 2x version of the GRUB2 font for basic HiDPI support by just appearing twice as big, working on GRUB2 support for returning a display's physical dimensions, work out support for a scaling factor within Ubuntu's Plymouth theme, and support for a scaling factor within the console-setup font configuration." There is also bug #1292218 which is described as "The lockscreen has correct Panel HiDPI support, but the prompt doesn't scale right now." Some of this additional work might be ready for Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty Tahr" but it is unlikely that all of the HiDPI improvements will be ready for that release. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 Title: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+2.0/+bug/564072/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 Title: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gtk+2.0/+bug/564072/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
I forgot to mention that the native ratio of the screen is 16:10. Can it cause some mistakes when the values are rounded ? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 Title: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
It seems I have the same bug on my laptop with the Natty release. I'm using a Dell Latitude D830 with an Nvidia Quadro NVS 135M. I installed the proprietary drivers. I try to change the resolution (in pixel) with nvidia-settings. With 1920*1200 (native resolution) I have : xdpyinfo | grep dime && xdpyinfo | grep reso dimensions:1920x1200 pixels (331x210 millimeters) resolution:147x145 dots per inch with 1680*1050 I have : xdpyinfo | grep dime && xdpyinfo | grep reso dimensions:1680x1050 pixels (290x183 millimeters) resolution:147x146 dots per inch In the second case, the quality of the image was worse than with the native resolution : can it be explained by the dpi difference 146 vs 145 ? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 Title: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
the issue is not a gtk one no ** Changed in: gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Low -- DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
[Bug 564072] Re: DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small
I'm assigning this to gtk+ now, which handles most of the rendering work. I'm sorry if this is wrong. ** Package changed: ubuntu => gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu) -- DPI is not recognized by UBUNTU, so fonts, icons and the whole system is too small https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/564072 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gtk+2.0 in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
