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#1 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:29 am

The new title looks very colourful, but the new font size was chosen too large.
On my 1024x768 screen I have to scroll right to see the rest.
Also the font for "Bill Morrow's ThinkPads.com Open Forum" etc. looks rather fuzzy, and should perhaps be replaced by Verdana or Arial for better legibility.
I appreciate the good intentions though!

Terrahawk · #2 Post by **Terrahawk** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:41 am

Yeah, I noticed that too - maybe it's time for me to find something with SXGA+...

#3 Post by **ryengineer** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:46 am

It fits perfectly on my WS T60 (1680x1050) but "realblackstuff" is right to point out it being large for smaller versions.

But this is in preliminary stages, I'm sure Bill is on to it.

Also, the colors tell me perhaps Bill prefers google too.

bopchie · #4 Post by **bopchie** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:05 am

fits my screen just fine...(1400x1050) firefox

dsigma6 · #5 Post by **dsigma6** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:45 am

Well, what website gives a widescreen resolution problems? This clearly only affects 1024x768 and lower resolutions. I am experiencing this as well.

Why jock Google's style though?

#6 Post by **jdhurst** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:08 am

I use 1024x768 (which I choose and which I like), and I also work in a window (never, ever, ever full screen - which I choose and which I like), and I have to scroll as well.

Bill Morrow and some of the Moderators worked together to make adjustments a short while back (Thank you for this) and I am sure they will again.
... JDH

dsigma6 · #7 Post by **dsigma6** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:25 am

Yea, even in full screen it still scrolls about half an inch. I'm sure the powers that be see the issue and just didn't have a chance to fix it.

No one's complaining!

x3ss · #8 Post by **x3ss** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:40 pm

SXGA+ rulz!

Turbo Audi · #9 Post by **Turbo Audi** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:44 pm

Perhaps it was fixed tonight, I am using 1024 and it fits fine for me. The letters are very rough looking, however. (Crank up the AA

)

Website · #10 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:58 pm

Turbo Audi wrote:Perhaps it was fixed tonight, I am using 1024 and it fits fine for me. The letters are very rough looking, however. (Crank up the AA )

Yes, it is fixed now...

#11 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:38 pm

Thank you to whomever for fixing the width problem.
But the font for the "Bill Morrows' ThinkPads.com..." could still do with a better letter type. Looks like a squeezed-in 'Times New Roman'.

#12 Post by **rkawakami** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:52 pm

My understanding is that work will be progressing on and off in the banner area. The scrolling issue is being looked at as I know that it can be a bother to some people. I can't stand it when I have to horizontally scroll on my SXGA+ full screen browser so I understand the pain.

Please stay tuned and be patient while all of the kinks are worked out...

#13 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:55 am

Good old Charlie never had it so good, being able to smell the roses AND looking at 'his' ThinkPad!

#14 Post by **dorronto** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:25 am

I vote for Charlie over the birds. Sorry. It's a cleaner look for my eyes.................All four of them!

Ron

#15 Post by **ryengineer** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:53 am

Charlie Chaplin is good, too bad he never lived that long to see thinkpads in action but he can now on his white table with a battery powered thinkpad, possibly a T60.

dsigma6 · #16 Post by **dsigma6** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:31 am

charlie-thinkpad-smaller.gif= Awesome

pianowizard · #17 Post by **pianowizard** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:11 am

dsigma6 wrote:charlie-thinkpad-smaller.gif= Awesome

Yes, it looks nice and I can now use a smaller browser (~850 pixels in width).

#18 Post by **BillMorrow** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:32 am

the banner will be changing from time to time while i tweak it..
che charlie chaplin logo was an advert for the original ibm PC which i modifies a few years ago and have had on thinkpads.com since i made the modification..
the thinkpad is a T40 series..

as i learn to work with photoshop (does ANYONE ever really learn ALL the ins and outs of PS?) there will be more changes..

i hope viewers enjoy the changes inspired by events, moods and the seasons..

suggestions arer always welcome..

bopchie · #19 Post by **bopchie** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:54 am

i like it, just a little BRIGHT...lol, i like my darks

......and no u can never learn all the PS tricks, i thought i had learned it all but then i discovered what filters can do

#20 Post by **ryengineer** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:51 pm

WOW!! Bill, the new look as of this time is amazing. The "Thinkpads.com" banner looks less like google now.

#21 Post by **BillMorrow** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:22 am

current version of the banner is courtesy of a forum user..

i'l still trying to figure PS CS2 out..

#22 Post by **ryengineer** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:14 am

Bill, who is Kurt and what this message is all about? (if i may ask)

Goodbye, Kurt.. thanks for the wit, the memories and Schlachten Haus fünf

#23 Post by **GomJabbar** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:44 am

@ryengineer

Appreciation: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

#24 Post by **gator** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:38 am

Some of Kurt's books, if you haven't read any ... he was awesome.

http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=45

(site is free, but need you to register with a non-anonymous email id)

#25 Post by **ryengineer** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:39 pm

Thanks guys, apparently I read half of "Breakfast for champions" in my teens but did not know or perhaps remember that Kurt Vonnegut wrote it. Will take it up again sometime.

#26 Post by **ryengineer** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:14 am

Good to see parrot joining Mr. Chaplin.

DarkMark · #27 Post by **DarkMark** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:13 pm

Yes, nice little detail, I like it.

It`s things like that, that bring a smile.

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