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I suggest you download GDI++.
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"Personally, I like the way the OS X looks. GDI++, a Japanese application, does just that. It takes just about 5mb of memory and sits in your task tray, rendering everything on your system in GDI++ instead of ClearType (the typical windows font rendering tool). And when you disable it, it just puts everything back to the way it was. It’s really easy to activate, and gets rid of jaggy fonts.
Here are some instructions on how to get this working on your computer:
1. Download GDI++.
2. Extract this ZIP file in any directory, for example:
C:\gdi
3. Double-click the file:
gditray.exe
4. Now, your task bar you can note a “G”, like the image:
howto-image3
5. Double-click it, it should start glowing green:
howto-image4
6. Enjoy this beautiful font-smoothing."
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http://vladg.com/2009/03/make-windows-fonts-look-as-smooth-as-mac-os-x-font...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_typefaces_included_with_Mac_OS_X
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November 12, 2009 08:01 AM
How do I get fonts on Windows 7 to look like fonts on OS X?
I switched to a Mac years ago. I'm using OneNote +Windows 7 + Parallels (+ a Black Macbook) for my GTD implementation and I'd love to use Office 2010 as well BUT... I can no longer stand Windows fonts! Using a Mac has done something to my eyes and now Windows fonts look jaggy as Hell, even with ClearType tuning! What can I do to make words on Windows look as good as words on OS X?
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| November 12, 2009 12:14 PM |
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"Personally, I like the way the OS X looks. GDI++, a Japanese application, does just that. It takes just about 5mb of memory and sits in your task tray, rendering everything on your system in GDI++ instead of ClearType (the typical windows font rendering tool). And when you disable it, it just puts everything back to the way it was. It’s really easy to activate, and gets rid of jaggy fonts.
Here are some instructions on how to get this working on your computer:
1. Download GDI++.
2. Extract this ZIP file in any directory, for example:
C:\gdi
3. Double-click the file:
gditray.exe
4. Now, your task bar you can note a “G”, like the image:
howto-image3
5. Double-click it, it should start glowing green:
howto-image4
6. Enjoy this beautiful font-smoothing."
-end of quote-
Source(s):
http://vladg.com/2009/03/make-windows-fonts-look-as-smooth-as-mac-os-x-font...
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• I've seen this before but I was afraid to try it (since it's no longer being developed). However, it seems to work fine. I was hoping for a M$ supported solution but I guess it's not going to happen. Thanks for the help.
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November 12, 2009 08:58 AM
Try loading the fonts that are associated with the Mac and adjust your appearance in the control panel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_typefaces_included_with_Mac_OS_X
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November 12, 2009 08:51 PM
(They already have a Mac, you must have missed that detail. They're running Windows in Parallel ON their Mac.)
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November 12, 2009 08:57 PM
It was a joke.
as in those commercials where they say windows 7 is great imma make the move but then they go to mac.
It obviously wasn't a serious answer. relax
it was a joke.
how bout this one.
whats white and blue and read all over?
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as in those commercials where they say windows 7 is great imma make the move but then they go to mac.
It obviously wasn't a serious answer. relax
it was a joke.
how bout this one.
whats white and blue and read all over?
November 12, 2009 09:03 PM
you know im just playing...
I know they have a mac already I read their question.
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I know they have a mac already I read their question.
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