SID-Refresh™ runs with a Java-based GUI with Pixelated Fonts

Symptom

• You are starting SID-Refresh™ on Linux/Unix with the Java-based GUI, and the text fonts are pixelated.

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Figure 1: Sample Pixelated Text Fonts in SID-Refresh™ GUI (a)

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Figure 2: Sample Pixelated Text Fonts in SID-Refresh™ GUI (b)

Environment

• Linux/Unix Systems

Cause

• The desktop setting you want isn't supported on your desktop (e.g., you want LCD text on Windows)

• JRE doesn't recognize your desktop setting (e.g., KDE)

• You are automating testing under each of these conditions.

Resolution

• Set on the command line as of the specified value to control rendering hints used by Swing text.

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