Nope !
>On Tue, 19 December 2000, "Crossfire" wrote:
> Bleck. Didn't your mother tell you not to post to lists in HTML?
My Mother is still using her old 386 - in her mid-70's - although I hope to persuade
her of the benefits of Linux. However I won't be able to unless I can increase to font
size on this 4.x Netscape browser ! It's not only her eyes I'm worried about: I get
eye-strain easily when squinting at small type. I don't think we evolved to this in
the African savannah or the European Ice Age ....
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Adam Bogacki
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 3:06 AM
> Subject: [SLUG] Success ! And a query ....
>
> > Success ! As someone suggested it was just a matter of finding a check box
> > which I had neglected and the log-in worked. Thanks to those who replied.
> > However, I find the font size of Netscape 4.x a bit small and hard to
> read.
> > Is there a way of increasing it to about the size of 'larger' font in
> > the 'View' menu of IE 5 ?
>
> Yes.
>
> * read the X11 Font deuglification HOWTO/FAQ.
Where do I find this precious manuscript ?
> * fix your font system. Scalable fonts are a must. TrueType
> fonts are a highly recommended. There is documentation on how to set up
> xfs and xfstt (should you need it).
I've selected the 'scalable fonts' option in Edit->Preferences->Fonts but it, or
inputting point sizes into the blank box (12, 14, 20), does not seem to change the
size of the browser fonts.
>
> * Change your Netscape Font to one of the scalable fonts, or one of the
> Truetype Fonts.
See above.
>
> This won't make the fonts exessively large for people poorish vision, but it
> will make the fonts look as they should.
Does one have to run a legal case, as with the late & unlamented SOCOG, to get fonts
adapted to people with short-sight (myopia) or other eye disorders corrected by lenses
but not usually considered a disability ? Post-cataract surgery, as with Mum, might
fit that criteria. Computers still largely use visual information delivery media
(screens) and if you are or have dealt with people with failing sight, it becomes
incredibly precious to them.
I suppose the other option is to try to upgrade to Netscape 6 in the hope that it
adresses such issues. At least MS, to its credit, does with IE 5.x
Cheers,
Adam Bogacki.
P.O. Box 38, NSW 2206
Phone: (02) 9559 - 1968
Mobile: 0407 - 92 - 9316
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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