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>For example, I still do my initial design at 640x480, though I find it extremely restrictive. I'm wondering if I'm asking for trouble if I only work with a minimum of 800x600 and then ask Users to like it (or lump it).
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I have not done an app with less than 800x600 in years. It seems ridiculous to me nowadays. But it depends in your target market of course.