> The 2nd you can usually change if not suitable (i.e. if the default font is
> too small). A few odd web sites and programs come with hardcoded sizes in
> pixels, but it's getting rare IME.
>
>   
Last time I tried changing the global font settings in windows it messed 
up loads of apps which used windows standard sized fonts but pixel based 
layouts. That was quite some time ago though.

and i'd imagine single pixel wide lines are also still quite a common 
design element.
-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist