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This section contains news relating to HIV/AIDS and patent issues updated daily, interviews on the topic, results of surveys, and a compilation of all randomly displayed quotes and facts pertaining to patent wars. In addition, stories, articles, and opinions submitted by people from various parts of the world are displayed here in their original context, as submitted by the authors.

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requirements: javascript

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Internet Explorer 5 and above

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The site can be best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, Mozilla 1.x or Firefox 0.9x.

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requirements: screen resolution

Screen Resolution: At least 800 x 600 with 256 colors

This website is designed to be viewed on a PC with a minimum screen resolution of 800x600 or higher at high color. If you can see our site without scrolling to the right, your monitor is already set to at least 800x600. However, if you can only see about 80% of the page and need to scroll to the right to see the rest, then your resolution is set to 640x480.

To adjust screen resolution on a PC:

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1. Exit all applications and right click anywhere on the desktop.

A pop-up menu will appear.

2. Choose Properties from the pop-up menu.

The Display Properties window will appear.

3. Click the Settings tab.

The Settings options will appear in the window.

4. In the Desktop Area, move the slider bar until screen resolution is set to 800 by 600 pixels, then click OK.

Windows will display an OK/Cancel message box.

5. Click OK.

In a few seconds, Windows will resize your screen and display another OK/Cancel message box.

6. Click OK. (Note: Windows will revert to your original settings if you do not respond to this message box within 10 seconds.)

Your screen resolution is now set to 800x600. (Note: After the change, everything on the screen will appear somewhat smaller.)

After setting your screen resolution to 800x600, you may change it back to its original setting by following the appropriate instructions above but choosing the original setting at the appropriate step.


 
 
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