Well, I installed the Ximian Desktop. So far - Not bad. Graphics and speed are pretty nice, and to tell the truth my network through put is better than in KDE!?! The issue I'm having now is setting the font size in the desktop and application. Evolution's font takes a magnifying glass to read - especially true if you been staring at the screen all day and you eyes are tired. It does seem quite strange that, unlike other WM's, there seem to be no direct way to change font size or style that I can find (odd, very odd). I can use the "font selector" in the utility dir, but seems to have no effect (don't tell me I have to restart the WM - that would sound like someone elses default method - lets not go there). And a side note. There doesn't seem to be a "find" function in any of the program windows or apps. There is a help function, but if you want to "search" for a subject/keyword in a doc/help file - you have to manually scan it - again, not efficient or particularly easy on tired eyes. Anyway, Can someone clue me into how to change fonts (especially in evolution), Otherwise, I won't be able to put off seeing my optomitrist if this keeps up. TIA, Cheers. Curtis
On Tue, 2002-01-29 at 01:29, Curtis Rey wrote: Well, I installed the Ximian Desktop. So far - Not bad. Graphics and speed are pretty nice, and to tell the truth my network through put is better than in KDE!?! Seems snappier, but then perhaps all those upgrade we did to KDE have had an effect...I know I have just broken my fonts. The issue I'm having now is setting the font size in the desktop and application. Evolution's font takes a magnifying glass to read - especially true if you been staring at the screen all day and you eyes are tired. Apart from in messages? Have the same problem here, really tiny. If you go to system-> settings->Sawfish WM->Appearance, try a different font from that of fixed I think, just hit browse. I believe this should fix it, but right in the middle of a large Red Carpet-Ximian update. It does seem quite strange that, unlike other WM's, there seem to be no direct way to change font size or style that I can find (odd, very odd). I can use the "font selector" in the utility dir, but seems to have no effect (don't tell me I have to restart the WM - that would sound like someone elses default method - lets not go there). And a side note. There doesn't seem to be a "find" function in any of the program windows or apps. There is a help function, but if you want to "search" for a subject/keyword in a doc/help file - you have to manually scan it - again, not efficient or particularly easy on tired eyes. Anyway, Can someone clue me into how to change fonts (especially in evolution), Otherwise, I won't be able to put off seeing my optomitrist if this keeps up. Already wearing glasses, perhaps a looking glass like Sherlock Holmes is in order? Whilst we're at it, why not sit by a fire and smoke a pipe? Don't forget the tweed jacket either. Matt TIA, Cheers. Curtis -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq and the archives at http://lists.suse.com
On Wed, 2002-01-30 at 04:40, Matthew Johnson wrote:
The issue I'm having now is setting the font size in the desktop and application. Evolution's font takes a magnifying glass to read - especially true if you been staring at the screen all day and you eyes are tired.
Apart from in messages? Have the same problem here, really tiny. If you go to system-> settings->Sawfish WM->Appearance, try a different font from that of fixed I think, just hit browse. I believe this should fix it, but right in the middle of a large Red Carpet-Ximian update.
For the applications and desktop... Open up the GNOME Control Center. Choose the "Theme Selector". Check "Use custom font". Press the button below that to choose a new font (and/or size). For the e-mail body in Evolution... Also in the GNOME Control Center, choose "HTML Viewer". Change the fonts in the "On Screen" box. -- Robert Wohlfarth rjwohlfar@galaxyinternet.net "Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?" -- Matthew 6:25b
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