>----- Original Message ----- >From: "Stefano Mazzocchi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Robert Koberg wrote: > > > > > > > > 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. In Windows and other PC operating systems, there are 96 pixels inch - until the PC user changes her screen resolution, and then all bets are off. <snip/> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
