Anyway, I have a question. And it's very exciting.
*ahem*
What resolution are you running Windows (or whatever your GUI) in?
If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to know what web-browser you are using, but if that's too much hard work, don't worry about it.
Posted by Vogon Poet (Member # 393) on August 05, 2001 11:45 PM:
At home I have Win98, IE 5, 1025 by 768. At work, Win2000, IE 5.5 SP1, 1024 by 768.
Here's a question for you all: suddenly certain webpages (Flare, the IMDB, our Intranet) are all showing text in a much larger font than normal - I'd say at least 12 or 14 instead of the usual 10-point. Can't figure it out, but it seems familiar, sure I've come across this problem before. . .
Posted by Veers (Member # 661) on August 06, 2001 12:01 AM:
It's the Red Worm virus! Run! Posted by Mr. Christopher (Member # 71) on August 06, 2001 12:41 AM:
Do you have a scroll mouse? This happened to me before. Try going to View -> Text Size and select medium. That might do the trick.
Anyhoo, I'm running Windows 2000 at 1280*1024. And I'm using whichever version of IE that comes with it. 5.0 or 5.5 or something.
Posted by Michael_T (Member # 144) on August 06, 2001 01:00 AM:
I've logged on my campus computers before running Windows NT 4.0 and the text changes from 10pt. to 15 pt. when I click around...
Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on August 06, 2001 01:59 AM:
I'm running the second release of Windows '98 and at a screen resolution of 800 by 600. I'm using Internet Explorer 5.whatever for my web browser.
I had the font size screwed up in IE after I reformatted my hard drive and installed the IE upgrade. I think I was using the "larger" size setting, but it reverted to "medium." I never could get the browser to stay set to "larger," so I just got used to "medium."
Posted by Jeff Raven (Member # 20) on August 06, 2001 02:00 AM:
1280x1024(only cuz I'm using my dad's huge monitor), Win98, IE...
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 06, 2001 03:26 AM:
If we're going to post amusing answers, could we also answer the question? Not that I'm naming any names, Veers and Michael T.
Damn you Seiggy. You've ruined everything. I was hoping that no-one used 800 x 600 anymore.
Posted by Obese Penguin (Member # 271) on August 06, 2001 03:51 AM:
Screen Res. 1024 X 768 Browser. IE 5.5
Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on August 06, 2001 04:18 AM:
1280 x 1024 on a 19", 1280 x 1024 on a 19", 1280 x 1024 on a 19", 1024 x 768 on a 19", and 640x480 on a virtual machine
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 06, 2001 04:58 AM:
You have 4 monitors Charles? Isn't that a bit greedy? There are kids growing up in some third world countries with no monitors at all. And if they have one, they're only old 14in VGA monitors. Can you imagine the horror?
What's a virtual machine?
Posted by BlueElectron (Member # 281) on August 06, 2001 05:24 AM:
supposeing I could go to 1280 x 1024 on my comp, I have an Asus 7100 video card with a GeForce 2 MX GPU, but I never figured out how.
When I do crank the resolution up to 1280 x 1024 on some of the games, like Alice, it totally screwed up my comp and I have to reboot...
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Posted by PopMaze (Member # 302) on August 06, 2001 05:28 AM:
Let's see...Win 98...don't know if it's the first or second release and don't care...knows I'm not going to be hit by the Red Worm virus...Netscape 4.5 because I got sick of version 6 and 1024 x 768 at 24-bit color.
Posted by The359 (Member # 37) on August 06, 2001 05:47 AM:
Windows 98 SE running at 1024 x 768 resolution, and using Internet Explorer 5.0
Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on August 06, 2001 06:24 AM:
Windows 98, 800 x 600, and a combination of IE 5 and Communicator 4.7.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 06, 2001 07:31 AM:
No! Simon is a member of the 8 by 6 gang!
I feel betrayed and hurt.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 06, 2001 07:32 AM:
"supposeing I could go to 1280 x 1024 on my comp, I have an Asus 7100 video card with a GeForce 2 MX GPU, but I never figured out how."
Normally by going to display properties, and moving along that little resolution slider.
It could be that your monitor can't cope with resolutions that high.
Posted by Commander Paris (Member # 119) on August 06, 2001 07:49 AM:
Win 95 at 600x800 and I'm using IE 5. I really should upgrade soon.
Posted by Da_bang80 (Member # 528) on August 06, 2001 09:55 AM:
Windows '98 2nd edition. 800X600. and IE something or other. I don't really care.
Posted by Mucus (Member # 24) on August 06, 2001 10:40 AM:
..... *shrug* 1152 x 864 on a 17 inch monitor, using Mozilla 0.9.3 and IE 6 in Windows 2000 Professional.
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on August 06, 2001 04:34 PM:
1024x768 on a 17" monitor in Win98SE. Browser == Mozilla 0.9.2.
Posted by Siegfried (Member # 29) on August 07, 2001 06:00 AM:
If it's any consolation, Liam, two of the computers at my mother's office are running Windows 3.11 with a screen resolution of 640 by 480. And then there's the other computer in the corner that still runs MS-DOS 3.something.
Posted by Charles Capps (Member # 9) on August 07, 2001 03:12 PM:
That's three computers, Liam... and one virtual. I.e. it exists within one of the other three, but operates on its own.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 07, 2001 09:27 PM:
Seigy: I beat you. I still have an Amiga.
Charles: That's crazy talk. Get off the road.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on August 11, 2001 06:12 AM:
Here at work, which is all that really counts for me, Windows 95, with all the patches, 800x600. I've got Explorer 5.5.
I'm on the bottom end of computer chain here at the office. I just got upgraded to a Compaq 333P2 with 64 Megs of ram. I have sound now, which came in handy playing the game in the other thread.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on August 12, 2001 03:45 AM:
800X600 on a 15" monitor. Windows 98, 2nd edition. Mostly I use Netscape 4.7, but also a little IE5. Don't mock me. I'm happy like this! Posted by MeGotBeer (Member # 411) on August 12, 2001 03:58 AM:
I'd answer, but I'm rather computer illiterate.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 12, 2001 07:47 AM:
Rather? Jeff, you've been beaten in copmuter knowledge by girls. I'd hand over your penis now.
Right click anywhere on your wallpaper. Select "properties". On the window that comes up, click "settings" which should be the far right option. Look at the slidy bar in the bottom right hand corner of the window. Your resolution is under there.
Posted by Mr. Christopher (Member # 71) on August 12, 2001 08:37 AM:
I think that's a bit too computer-techish for Jeff.
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Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on August 12, 2001 11:04 PM:
1) Pentium II 450; 17" ; Windows ME (IE 5.5) @ 1024*768 2) Pentium Pro 133; 15"; Windows 98 @ 1024*768 3) Pentium I 90; 15"; Windows 98 @ 800*600
Posted by Nimrod (Member # 205) on August 13, 2001 10:16 PM:
Well, boys and girl, there are two new Netscape versions now, 6.1 for the new browser and 4.78 for the "old" communicator style. It's five megabacons bigger than the previous 4.77 (17mb/22mb) so they must've done something to it. Of course, that's the complete version, the basic version is much smaller.
I only switch to IE if reach a site which has been carefully "optimized" to load 50% faster with it, like FilePlanet, GameSpy, anything from Microsoft...
Posted by Nimrod (Member # 205) on August 13, 2001 10:21 PM:
As for meine resolutions, there's work and there's home. 1024x768 on a 17" at work, 1280x1024 on a 20" at home. If I work with piccies I increase to 1600x1200 to get more space around the edges.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 14, 2001 08:34 AM:
You're crazy Nimrod. I will kill you. Burning Mandala!
And, er, guns!
Yes. That'll show you.
Posted by The Red Admiral (Member # 602) on August 17, 2001 04:51 AM:
Ho-hum..
Windows 98 SE 1024x768 IE 5
(a warning: I recently upgraded to IE 5.5. Umm, big mistake. Not at all stable IMHO. As for IE 6, avoid at all costs)
Posted by Wes1701E (Member # 212) on August 17, 2001 07:53 AM:
Windows 2000 Advanced Server 1600x1200 x32Bit Internet Explorer 5.5
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on August 17, 2001 10:02 AM:
"(a warning: I recently upgraded to IE 5.5. Umm, big mistake. Not at all stable IMHO. As for IE 6, avoid at all costs)."
Since there hasn't been a decent opportunity for me to defend Omega this week, I'll have to go for Microsoft. I've had no trouble with IE 5.5 at all. And isn't IE 6 still in the beta stage? Complaining that it's not stable is a bit like going on an unfinished roller coaster and complaining that the track ends abruptly.
Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on August 18, 2001 04:56 AM:
This seems like a good reason to be cautious about upgrading IE.
Posted by Wes1701E (Member # 212) on August 20, 2001 05:51 PM:
Thanks for the heads up, although CNets tests revealed that IE6 Beta is more stable then the latest full release Netscape, I wont be upgrading until I can use my quicktime.
I like most of microsofts products and have no problem with thier operating system. Flame on.
Posted by Nimrod (Member # 205) on August 20, 2001 08:17 PM:
*BenderBelch* BRAAAAAAUGH!!!!
Posted by MaGiC (Member # 59) on August 21, 2001 07:04 PM:
Home: Win98 second edition with IE5.5 1024x768 Work: Win ME with either IE 5.5 or Netscape 6.0 1024x768
Posted by MeGotBeer (Member # 411) on August 22, 2001 12:31 PM:
This IS the most boring thread ever.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on August 24, 2001 05:42 AM:
I've never had a problem with 5.5 either, but I haven't tried video with it.
Posted by Nimrod (Member # 205) on August 24, 2001 09:20 AM:
I have been given some freedom in testing new software stuff for my company this week, so I got a P3-700MHz and installed the latest Windows XP Build (2505) we got from Microsoft (it had IE 6.01 bundled) and installed Netscape 6.1, Workoffice, Office XP (in fact, all the experimental shit I could lay my hands on went in there!).
I even threw in the new shaky WinZip 8.1 Beta. Shoot the works!! ("A hundred beads!" Spot that ref if you can...)
At some points, Netscape 6 actually loaded the page faster than IE6, who stood still and pondered for a while if it really wanted to show it to me. The weird thing was that it happened on supposedly IE-"optimized" sites, like FilePlanet! I never thought of going here, maybe I'll do it on Monday and see if there's any differences.
But both browsers encountered lockups about three-four times a week, depending on the amount of activity. Never at random, but often out of the blue. More energic surfing, with fast clicking and simultaneous heavy downloading, is often the cause of it.
Also, I tried the new 3D Exploration 1.81, but the stupid thing wasn't bundled with a good demo 3d object, so I downloaded an Omega Class Cruiser from Bab5 Modeler's Guild. Mmm, watch that baby spin...
The big tam�le, of course, was WinXP. It never froze, gave a blue screen, committed a forbidden action (except when the Web Browser kitties fooled around) or even irritated me.
Some new changes took time to learn or compensate for, but you get used to it fast. No, the thing I'm curious about is to try XP on a P4 processor with a Geforce-III 3D card and play some heavy new game, to see if it's all the hot shit them corporate nerds say it is, when combined.
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Posted by Mr. Christopher (Member # 71) on August 24, 2001 11:52 AM:
