Icon text colour
Does anyone know if it is possible to change Windows Server 2003 desktop icon colour at all? If it is, can it be done via the Registry? TIA, JRR ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Text colour
I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
I think its a legit question, although of course it will need to be addressed with particular tact - most likely best done through your HR department - since this is a health concern. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:33 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
I think I am going to actually take a trip up to her office for a look. When shadowing her Citrix session it all seems fine, but I want to rule out any faulty hardware first...I'd rather just change it to black for her with a Reg key though so I can avoid the drive :-) 2008/10/10 Micheal Espinola Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] What part/aspect of it looks blurry to her? Blue/white is both high-contrast as well as easier on the eyes. Back in the day, it was a preferential color scheme by a couple of vendors. In fairness however, she could have a color-blindness issue... Which I would think that she would have to confirm with a Dr. before being able to address it as a Health and Safety issue. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
+1 -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:36 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I think its a legit question, although of course it will need to be addressed with particular tact - most likely best done through your HR department - since this is a health concern. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:33 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. *From:* Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. *Andy.* *From:* James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* 10 October 2008 13:33 *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
Having worked with color-blindness effected people before, I can say its always good to have an alternative color scheme available - or at least possible. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:54 AM, Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
HKCU\Control Panel\Colors Here are just some of the decimal RGB color codes you can use: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_colors Takes a log off/on to apply if you are on as the user when changing via regedit. -Bonnie From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 6:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
Why not just let each user configure their PC however they want? Mandating things like colors and wallpapers is beyond Gattica/Hitler- esque, that is just asinine IMHO. On Oct 10, 2008, at 9:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/ altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpam ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
+1 On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM, Phillip Partipilo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why not just let each user configure their PC however they want? Mandating things like colors and wallpapers is beyond Gattica/Hitler-esque, that is just asinine IMHO. On Oct 10, 2008, at 9:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpam -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
It falls into a level of standardization. Isn't forcing everyone to have the same model of Dell or IBM on their desk the same thing? Do you let your users pick out the PC's they want? I can see in some environments (I manage one of these, actually) it's necessary to madate settings like these (if you have 15yr old kids than can set a wallpaper to whatever they want things get out of hand, for example). David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour Why not just let each user configure their PC however they want? Mandating things like colors and wallpapers is beyond Gattica/Hitler-esque, that is just asinine IMHO. On Oct 10, 2008, at 9:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpamhttp://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpamId=ODEzNjQ6NzY4NjM3MjI5OnBqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
I dont see desktop custimizations as the same thing. If its something they have to stare at for hours on end, I say let them do whatever to make it a more pleasing cosmetic experience for themselves. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:37 AM, David Lum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It falls into a level of standardization. Isn't forcing everyone to have the same model of Dell or IBM on their desk the same thing? Do you let your users pick out the PC's they want? I can see in some environments (I manage one of these, actually) it's necessary to madate settings like these (if you have 15yr old kids than can set a wallpaper to whatever they want things get out of hand, for example). David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour Why not just let each user configure their PC however they want? Mandating things like colors and wallpapers is beyond Gattica/Hitler-esque, that is just asinine IMHO. On Oct 10, 2008, at 9:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpam -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
Preachin' to the choir - I agree. I said some environments. In my one case I have students looking at the screen for less than two hours a day and multiple students going to multiple computers throughout he day. All my other networks allow varying levels of independence (some places even with local admins on their desktops, but we're working on that one). David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I dont see desktop custimizations as the same thing. If its something they have to stare at for hours on end, I say let them do whatever to make it a more pleasing cosmetic experience for themselves. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 11:37 AM, David Lum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It falls into a level of standardization. Isn't forcing everyone to have the same model of Dell or IBM on their desk the same thing? Do you let your users pick out the PC's they want? I can see in some environments (I manage one of these, actually) it's necessary to madate settings like these (if you have 15yr old kids than can set a wallpaper to whatever they want things get out of hand, for example). David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour Why not just let each user configure their PC however they want? Mandating things like colors and wallpapers is beyond Gattica/Hitler-esque, that is just asinine IMHO. On Oct 10, 2008, at 9:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: The corporate desktop is blue...which is why I was trying to find out how to change icon text colour to black via the Registry. Can't do it via the GUI because I am using mandatory profiles and opening the base profile for editing is very dodgy (besides manipulating the Registry). 2008/10/10 Glen Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road
Re: Text colour
Also check the refresh rate on her monitor. If she is running at 60hz, that could also be an issue. Klint Glen Johnson wrote: I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. *From:* Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. *Andy.* *From:* James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* 10 October 2008 13:33 *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
Good point! A bad refresh rate setting on an analog connection can definately make text and other things look fuzzy. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 1:07 PM, Klint Price - ArizonaITPro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also check the refresh rate on her monitor. If she is running at 60hz, that could also be an issue. Klint Glen Johnson wrote: I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Text colour
Mandatory profiles are a necessity when we are using AppSense and JackPCs with Citrix and only five guys to manage 1000+ users. Agree with the refresh rate and other settings though. Methinks some deeper investigation is required. 2008/10/10 Micheal Espinola Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good point! A bad refresh rate setting on an analog connection can definately make text and other things look fuzzy. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 1:07 PM, Klint Price - ArizonaITPro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also check the refresh rate on her monitor. If she is running at 60hz, that could also be an issue. Klint Glen Johnson wrote: I can tell you from my own experience, white on blue is not good for me. I have limited vision and I find that green or yellow on black is much easier on my bad eye. From: Andy Crellin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Text colour Have you considered that she has a genuine problem with seeing that particular combination of colours and shadows? I work for a disability charity and it's amazing how often people dismiss others problems just because they don't fit into their own interpretation of disability. It's quite possible she is actually just a PITA, but that's not always the case. Andy. From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 October 2008 13:33 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour I'd love to do that, but this is Britain. Health and Safety have more powers than the police. And if I say something as non-PC as suggesting she get her eyesight checked, I'd probably find myself fired. 2008/10/10 Joe Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it looks fine to you and to everyone else, except this user, I would politely suggest that she have her eyeglasses prescription updated. Joe Fox Systems/Network Administrator Mobile# (716) 846-9308 http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM, James Rankin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a blue corporate desktop background delivered via mandatory profiles. The mandatory profile also has white icon text with drop shadows. looks nice, I think, and so do most of the users. However, I have one PITA user (who happens to be on the health and safety committee) who says that it looks blurry to her (even with her glasses on), and that it must be changed, as this allegedly constitutes a health and safety violation. Anyone know where in the Registry the icon text colour is stored/altered? I can't seem to find anything via my Google-fu (although it is admittedly weak this morning as I was ensconced in the pub last night). I would much rather just kick the user in question to death, but unfortunately that is not an available option :-) TIA, JRR Internet communications are not secure and therefore Leonard Cheshire Disability does not accept any liability for the content of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Leonard Cheshire Disability. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete it immediately. Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland) VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RL. -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Text colour
Isn't the icon text color dependent on the screen background color (i.e. there is no separate setting)? From: James Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 5:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Text colour ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
