I need bigDisplay for my X-O and my HDTV (I know, maybe I should be ashamed
for putting these in the same sentence.)
The X-O actually has a ridiculously high resolution, so the default fonts
are unusable on it.

 - Ron

On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 5:39 AM, Juan Vuletich <juan at jvuletich.org> wrote:

> Hi Martin,
>
> Martin Wirblat wrote:
>
>> Juan Vuletich wrote:
>>
>>  Yes it is. I suggest taking a look at Cuis, as it includes several
>>> additional sizes, including 11 (although not in bold). Before preparing size
>>> 11 (with bold, italic and bold italic) and adding it to the trunk, I'd like
>>> to know if people thinks adding another size is worth the space used. This
>>> is because it will take me one or two hours, and I prefer not spending that
>>> time if people thinks it is better not to include it.
>>>
>>>
>> Hi Juan,
>>
>> the answer to your question whether more sizes of your nice font are
>> useful depends on their role. If they are thought to become the main fonts
>> in Squeak, then many more sizes are not only useful, they are *necessary*. I
>> have of course the bigger sizes in mind, at least up to 24 pixels. Declaring
>> 9 pixels height as a standard coding font for everyone is *unhealthy*.
>>
>> For the many people here who do not understand the effect of small fonts
>> on computer screens: The world's epidemic spread of shortsightedness has
>> -among other things- directly to do with them. And it does not need solely
>> to be your eyes that become affected after many years of professional work
>> or starting too early with gazing at small computer screens (XO!). Small
>> fonts may also hit you in your back or cause another chronic disease,
>> because strong visual concentration leads to tension elsewhere.
>>
>> A post of Avi demonstrated this perfectly, perhaps unintentionally. What
>> is the most striking thing in this story about two young sisters?
>>
>>
>> http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_405695.html
>>
>> Hint - it is in the picture, of course.
>>
>
> Thanks for your opinion. Does anybody else have one?
>
>
>> One thing I found comparing fonts from Cuis with Pharo is that especially
>> the bigger sizes are spaced too narrow - see the attached image of size 24
>> (the lower row is from Cuis). I suspect this has to do with the lack of
>> proper kerning. To me it looks as if at least 3 or better 4 pixels of
>> additional space would make the font in this case more readable.
>>
>>
> Indeed. I'll add some space for larger sizes. Thanks!
>
>  Regards,
>> Martin
>>
>> PS: Congratulation to your Cuis work. When it comes to beauty, it compares
>> to the current Squeak like the brightest day to the darkest night. Of
>> course, Cuis has also other virtues...
>>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cheers,
> Juan Vuletich
>
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