screen resolution and stack height

[David Glasgow]

Hi folks,

I have been developing a desktop stack at 1024×760 for a while.  Vertical space is becoming increasingly cramped, and I need a bit more.  I reckon 40 pixels would do it.

Obviously that would break the 4:3 ratio.  So am I better reconfiguring for a completely different screen ratio (if so, which), or just setting the stack height to what I need?  I remember 1280×800 was common for quite a while, but is it still?  

I Googled about a bit, but the interweb was full of contradictory advice.  (Imagine that!)


Best Wishes,

David Glasgow