Page views differently in different computers?

[bchorn]

I've found that while most computers seem to view my page properly regardless
of monitor size (ie...no scrolling necessary from side to side), I've run
across a few that just dont pull it up properly. Those users are only able
to view 2/3 of the page unless they scroll left and right. The browsers are
the same so I just dont get it.

 

[Jens Peter Karlsen [FP-MVP]]

Monitor size is irrelevant. It is the resolution it runs at that are
of importance.
Design your page so it can adapt to different resolutions.

Regards Jens Peter Karlsen. Microsoft MVP - Frontpage.

 

[Murray]

Actually, no. Resolution is as irrelevant as monitor size. Resolution and
monitor size together only determine the maximum practical browser viewport
width. The important factor is the latter one. You can make any page
appear as it would on any size screen / screen resolution by simply
adjusting the viewport width accordingly.

If one were to take your approach, they would determine that I have a
1280x1024 screen and adjust for that, but because I rarely run my browser
wider than 720px, I would have horizontal scrollbars. See what I mean?