Re: Font *how-to* question (again!)
From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 03/25/04
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:05:48 -0600
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:44:27 -0000, zulu wrote:
> I've just been experimenting again and it seems that *Icons* _is_ the
> selection that does what I want to with regard to folder contents, but, as I
> said, it then makes it impossible to know what I've read in OE.
> The dull thudding sound you hear is my head banging on the desk...
> :-((((((((((((
Have you considered trying a different news reader?
Xnews was created by someone who needed better visibility in their
newsreader. It's no longer being developed but it's a good sturdy little
app that still works well for many folks. I have never tried it but it has
a loyal following. It is currently being hosted here:
http://xnews.newsguy.com/
I am currently using 40tude's "Dialog." I also have Forte Agent. Both of
these programs allow:
-Separate settings for font characteristics of the message list, messages
and newsgroups list. Dialog allows you to customize program elements
(column headers, menus, etc) as well.
-Zoom feature: maximize any of the 3 panes (newsgroups, message list and
message); easily toggle back to 3 pane view
-Configure the program with custom background and foreground colors choose
color combinations that are kinder to your eyes and easier to read.
Dialog is currently in beta and free (author accepts donations):
http://www.40tude.com/dialog/
Agent has a 30 day trial. At the end of 30 days, you can purchase the
program and maintain access to all features. Or you can continue using it
for free but in "limited" mode: http://www.forteinc.com/main/homepage.php
I like both of these programs very much and use them both to read the
Microsoft newsgroups from the MS servers. I find myself using Dialog the
most. It combines my favorite features of Agent and Outlook Express.
There are many more readers available - some free, some shareware. A good
site to keep up on news readers is:
http://www.newsreaders.com/
Newsgroup support for most readers can be found here:
news.software.readers
Agent newsgroup:
alt.usenet.offline-reader.forte-agent
If your ISP does not provide a usenet feed, you can check out these groups
via googles groups. Or subscribe to a news service.
-- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User
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