Increase default font size??

Hi,
I'm using a Macbook Pro running at 1920 x 1200. The real estate is perfect for when I'm using Final Cut Studio but there's a huge problem. The font sizes are tiny. Is there any way to increase the default OS X font size?
Thanks

jiliwi wrote:
I'm looking for a way to increase size of the default font of MacOSX.
I have tried to decrease resolution, that increase character size but all is fuzy.
I have tried the zoom featured but it is the same problem.
For some application, like Safari 4.0, this feature exists. I need the same for the finder, the menu bar, the default of other application...
In MS Windows, I simply changed the dpi of the screen.
How can I do to increase font size without a fuzy screen ?
the general answer is: you can't. it will be possible once resolution independence is fully supported. it exists in leopard but is so extremely buggy that I don't even want to explain how to use it. it might be better implemented in snow leopard once it comes out. in the meantime you can use TinkerTool to change SOME fonts.

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