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Re: Why didn't my apple need a screen saver?



In <a739213@pro-cynosure.cts.com> dig@pro-cynosure.cts.com writes:

> >Which brings me to another question:  Why is a black-on-white screen
> > considered better for the eyes?
> 
> Is it?  My guess would be that black-on-white is used on the Mac only because
> it resembles a piece of paper.  Any DTP application will typically have a
> black-on-white display.
> 

That's entirely up to the "expert" you ask :). On the Apple // I'd prefer in
any case white on black displays to reduce flicker.


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