It can't be the fonts themselves, though. I've installed KDE and set it to use the same fonts as Gnome - but the fonts just look worse in KDE. Much worse. It must be how they are rendered on screen.
Same thing whenever I use Windows; it's the first thing I notice. Fonts look shit, no matter which font it is.
Since when did PC become synonymous with "Microsoft Windows"? It seems to me that everyone is doing it, even old timers who should know better.
Writers pay attention, I've come up with some alternatives; ICx86HW: Intel compatible x86 Hardware (which would still imply Linux support, among other operating systems, just like "PC" does) MWXP+: Microsoft Windows XP or later (you'd probably need some trademark symbols and (R) characters in there) IDCTIPCM: I don't care that I am in the pocket of a corporate monopoly
Probably the second one. Or you could just go back to saying "Windows", and everyone would understand perfectly well what you meant. "PC" isn't perfect, it's not even close to accurate. It's highly deceptive and flat out wrong. Of course, those of us at the pointy end of the stick are already aware of your hypocrisy and can make informed choices despite your idiocy and obvious mismarketing.
But those who are not even aware of the stick being pointed will keep on living in blissful ignorance because you perpetuate the status quo, dumbing down society to the next level.
What's the rate now? Minus one level per day? At least since 9gag and 4chan became a "thing" with the young ones. Where are the days of somethingawful - where UNIX, DOS and Windows programmers knew how to tell one operating system from another? How long until we're at Idiocracy levels? Let Luke Wilson be your Jesus.
You might be sick of it, but it's still true that those well-brewed beers taste a lot better when served at their recommended temperature.
I agree it's a bit snobby, and every time I see someone sample the wine at a restaurant before saying "Yes, that'll be fine." I shake my head, but I can taste the difference quite distinctly.
However, I don't go tut-tut at the bartender or bother others about it - rather I just make sure it's served to me in a whisky-type glass and hold it in the palm of my hand to gradually heat it up until it's right.
What you say about US microbreweries might be true, I have no idea - but the Norwegian ones are excellent.
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It can't be the fonts themselves, though. I've installed KDE and set it to use the same fonts as Gnome - but the fonts just look worse in KDE. Much worse. It must be how they are rendered on screen.
Same thing whenever I use Windows; it's the first thing I notice. Fonts look shit, no matter which font it is.
In Gnome, they look fantastic.
Since when did PC become synonymous with "Microsoft Windows"? It seems to me that everyone is doing it, even old timers who should know better.
Writers pay attention, I've come up with some alternatives;
ICx86HW: Intel compatible x86 Hardware (which would still imply Linux support, among other operating systems, just like "PC" does)
MWXP+: Microsoft Windows XP or later (you'd probably need some trademark symbols and (R) characters in there)
IDCTIPCM: I don't care that I am in the pocket of a corporate monopoly
Probably the second one. Or you could just go back to saying "Windows", and everyone would understand perfectly well what you meant. "PC" isn't perfect, it's not even close to accurate. It's highly deceptive and flat out wrong. Of course, those of us at the pointy end of the stick are already aware of your hypocrisy and can make informed choices despite your idiocy and obvious mismarketing.
But those who are not even aware of the stick being pointed will keep on living in blissful ignorance because you perpetuate the status quo, dumbing down society to the next level.
What's the rate now? Minus one level per day? At least since 9gag and 4chan became a "thing" with the young ones. Where are the days of somethingawful - where UNIX, DOS and Windows programmers knew how to tell one operating system from another? How long until we're at Idiocracy levels? Let Luke Wilson be your Jesus.
Repent.
You might be sick of it, but it's still true that those well-brewed beers taste a lot better when served at their recommended temperature.
I agree it's a bit snobby, and every time I see someone sample the wine at a restaurant before saying "Yes, that'll be fine." I shake my head, but I can taste the difference quite distinctly.
However, I don't go tut-tut at the bartender or bother others about it - rather I just make sure it's served to me in a whisky-type glass and hold it in the palm of my hand to gradually heat it up until it's right.
What you say about US microbreweries might be true, I have no idea - but the Norwegian ones are excellent.
Tom's Hardware did an excellent and extensive test on WiFi networks not long ago. It is well worth the read, as is the first part of the series. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/wi-fi-performance,2985.html
You're full of nonsense. Try to read more and eat more fish.