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    Windows 7 on MBP: Weird Fonts

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by claus1225, Aug 25, 2009.

  1. claus1225

    claus1225 Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    I used bootcamp to install windows 7 on my MBP. Everything runs smoothly except the fonts on webpages look very odd. The letters appear to be very skinny.

    Anyone experience this?

    thank you,
    claus
     
    claus1225, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    You'll probably want to install or turn on "Clear-type" that basically turns on Anti-aliasing for font faces if it's not turned on already.

    In general, Windows and OS X renders fonts differently. I find that switching to Windows you'll notice a difference as the font's are less smooth and somewhat skimpy.
     
    D3X, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Correct! Windows font is less smooth than os x but it has progressed a great deal as compared to windows xp. even vista font is quite nice. As suggested above, you may want to enable clear type. if you are the lazy type like me, then just go to control panel and type clear type.lol :D :D
     
    Luke1708, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    This is your Mac having an allergic reaction to Windows. You should remove Windows immediately to prevent further outbreaks of weird fonts and random blue screens that seem to constantly show up while running it.
     
    Khris, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. claus1225

    claus1225 Notebook Guru

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    Thank you. I tried cleartype and it helped somewhat.. though the fonts dont appear as well as mac os x.

    claus
     
    claus1225, Aug 27, 2009
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  6. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    w7 is not os x. os x has better fonts than w7.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 27, 2009
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  7. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^subjective really-some think that fonts under mac os are not "clear" enough!
     
    Xirurg, Aug 27, 2009
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  8. Dashpilot

    Dashpilot Notebook Guru

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    ^subjective really-some think that fonts under mac os are not "clear" enough!

    Unfortunately, I am in that camp. Really like the hardware and interface.
    The blinding headache after 30 minutes of use I am not so fond of.
     
    Dashpilot, Aug 28, 2009
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  9. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    perhaps it's because you're used with windows.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 28, 2009
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  10. Dashpilot

    Dashpilot Notebook Guru

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    Luke, you may be correct. After 28 years of computer usage I have never had this problem. Although, after more research it appears it may be that some of us have a sensitivity to the LED back lighting. Either way, getting a headache from something designed for productivity, regardless of the source is not acceptable for anyone. Unfortunately I am not the only one to experience this.
     
    Dashpilot, Aug 28, 2009
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