Sorry about the quote and only partial snip, but is there something
wrong with the slug list mailer?
This is only message number 7 that I have received so far today from
the Slug list, but from the quoting in the message below, I've obviously
missed a hell of a lot.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Cross check -
Adam - how many email persona have you used on the list?
I've found two so far.
Adam Bogacki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Adam Bogacki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Have you only sent two messages to the Slug list this month?
Or are you quoting private emails to the list?
..snip.....
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Adam Bogacki
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 3:06 AM
> > Subject: [SLUG] Success ! And a query ....
This one in particular has not been received.
> >
> > > 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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