Comments on: A measure of civilization http://brainsnorkel.com/2005/03/21/a-measure-of-civilization/ Manifesto-driven development. Eclectic thoughts. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:12:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chris http://brainsnorkel.com/2005/03/21/a-measure-of-civilization/comment-page-1/#comment-853 Chris Wed, 23 Mar 2005 09:20:33 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/?p=88#comment-853 I'll give that a go. I suspect it's Office Applications only as colour problems are conspicuous by their absence in other applications. I’ll give that a go. I suspect it’s Office Applications only as colour problems are conspicuous by their absence in other applications.

]]> By: Alan Green http://brainsnorkel.com/2005/03/21/a-measure-of-civilization/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Alan Green Wed, 23 Mar 2005 04:47:57 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/?p=88#comment-850 I wonder if it's to do with WinXP's skinning API? I find the XP skinning API interesting for two reasons. First, AFAICT it's not part of the standard SDK, and you have to pay (additional) money to M$ if you want to code to it. Second, you can it turn off on the desktop properties, and everything reverts to a Win2K LAF. I'd try selecting "Windows Classic" on the "Appearance" tab of the Display Properties dialog, just to see what happens. I wonder if it’s to do with WinXP’s skinning API? I find the XP skinning API interesting for two reasons. First, AFAICT it’s not part of the standard SDK, and you have to pay (additional) money to M$ if you want to code to it. Second, you can it turn off on the desktop properties, and everything reverts to a Win2K LAF.

I’d try selecting “Windows Classic” on the “Appearance” tab of the Display Properties dialog, just to see what happens.

]]> By: Alastair http://brainsnorkel.com/2005/03/21/a-measure-of-civilization/comment-page-1/#comment-768 Alastair Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:32:46 +0000 http://brainsnorkel.com/?p=88#comment-768 OMG I can't believe you didn't quote <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/7356/hhgttg/guide-g.html">HHGTTG</a>. OMG I can’t believe you didn’t quote HHGTTG.

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