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Old 22-05-2008, 05:03 PM
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:04 PM
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If I open the history thing then the rest of the screen automatically resizes to fit the remaining gap, don't get the problem.
That's probably to do with your display settings - on this laptop & the PC 1024x768 is maximum viewable size.
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:08 PM
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So I can see where I've been. I prefer it that I'd imagine this one's been changed for advertising reasons - if so why not just say so?
Ermmm, because it hasn't been changed for that reason...

It's been changed because less and less people are using 800x600 resolutions and the more common screen res is 1024 x 768 by quite a margin. So the redesign has been optimised to cater for this.

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Old 22-05-2008, 05:08 PM
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Owwwww I say very nice
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:10 PM
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Nice to see you out from the dark cupboard our Ben
Oh yes, there's some nice features coming soon...

And yes... it's good to be here on the forum! (One of the friendliest I know...)
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:11 PM
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looks great, nicer and easier to use, well done guys
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:12 PM
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Ermmm, because it hasn't been changed for that reason...

It's been changed because less and less people are using 800x600 resolutions and the more common screen res is 1024 x 768 by quite a margin. So the redesign has been optimised to cater for this.
Ah, I have mine set at 1280 x 1024 so that could explain why I still have spaces down the sides!
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:16 PM
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...and the more common screen res is 1024 x 768 by quite a margin. So the redesign has been optimised to cater for this.
So you can't make it autofit the browser window then?
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:17 PM
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well what a surprise. I logged on at 1pm, back on now and what a change. It took me by surprise, but first impression is good.
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:19 PM
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:22 PM
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So you can't make it autofit the browser window then?
We could do yes, but we won't be doing this in the near future i'm affraid.

One of the problems with a fluid layout is that lines can become too long to read in monitors with larger resolutions, so with a fixed width you know where you stand.

Plus if you wanted, you could easily close your history whilst using the grapevine if you wanted by using a shortcut perhaps it's Ctrl+H ?.

So far all the comments have been positive which is excellent!
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Old 22-05-2008, 05:32 PM
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...Plus if you wanted, you could easily close your history whilst using the grapevine if you wanted by using a shortcut perhaps it's Ctrl+H ?.
Oh thanks for that I'd never have thought of it.
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What a FAB job you've done guys! Well done! Bernie aka DDL
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Old 22-05-2008, 07:31 PM
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Lovely! The grapevine gets a grown up makeover, I luv it!

Well done to all the team involved in the work and new design, its brill!
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Old 22-05-2008, 07:34 PM
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Ooooh! Aren't we posh! Very nice job lads, thank you!
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Old 22-05-2008, 07:43 PM
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Ooh, ooh just noticed all the changes - I lurve em!
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Old 22-05-2008, 08:00 PM
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Well I thought I would treat myself as we got the new site and forum live

Mods and the MOTM also have new badges to fit in with the new style

More treats coming soon aswell for you all! Stay tuned
But my Brown Banner has gone....well... green

I liked my Brown Banner.
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Old 22-05-2008, 08:47 PM
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But my Brown Banner has gone....well... green

I liked my Brown Banner.
You got a medal though
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Old 22-05-2008, 08:55 PM
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Sorry, I'm old and I hate change - I panicked when I logged on tonight. However, I suppose I'll get used to it and at least the site is not freezing on me tonight. Why do we need all the huge piccies and graphics when you log on, though?
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Old 22-05-2008, 08:58 PM
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But my Brown Banner has gone....well... green

I liked my Brown Banner.
I liked your brown banner too!

In fact, I don't like the MOM/Admin/Moderator banners at all, sorry.
Or the Offline/Online Now button thingies. Seasprout's header looks all higgledy piggledy now - nothing lines up!

On a more positive note, I do like the new index page header...
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OOOooooooooooooooooooooooo I just noticed the links to other boards down the bottom. Very snazzy!
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Old 22-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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Or the Offline/Online Now button thingies.
HeyWayne mentioned this earlier. Has no-one ever seen these before? Even when I wasn't a Mod I could see htese. They're not new to me
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