forrie@morwyn.UUCP (Forrie Aldrich) (02/04/91)
Is it possible to view ".GIF" files on a 3b1? If so, would someone
tell/show me how to do this? I have someone that wants to send me
some GIF files to view, but don't know if I can do it or not! :)
Thanks!
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In article <56@morwyn.UUCP> forrie@morwyn.UUCP (Forrie Aldrich) writes: >Is it possible to view ".GIF" files on a 3b1? If so, would someone >tell/show me how to do this? I have someone that wants to send me >some GIF files to view, but don't know if I can do it or not! :) You can use PBMPLUS utilities (available from the cheops.cis.ohio-state.edu archive) to convert gif files to a bitmap, and then display them. You'd better be aware you are going to loose color and resolution - most gifs are going to look terrible. I have some which look pretty good (and are in MGR format) however- my intention is to eventually get MGR to allow a background screen or maybe write a screen saver which cycles through the images, displaying them centered on the screen. Has anybody already looked into this sort of thing? -- Anthony Kapolka anthony@cs.pitt.edu