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From: burhans@mizar.usc.edu (Mustang Sally)
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Subject: Re: Converting GIF files to BMP files
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Date: 7 Dec 90 20:18:43 GMT
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Many people have replied to my query about converting GIFs to BMPs to
use as wallpaper. The replies fall into two categories:

1) People recommending other software such as GCP or WINGIF or saying
   they had no problems. I got GCP and successfully converted the 256
   color file to a dithered 16 color file and it looks pretty good.

2) People saying I must not be using a 256 color driver.
   They are right, I am not. I am unclear about how to do this or
   more importantly how to tell if I can do it. I would think so
   just based on the fact that CSHOW (a non-windows) program can
   show the GIF files in what I assume is 256 colors (its much better
   than the dithered 16 color BMP I finally ended up with. So my new
   question is how do I tell if my system is capable of this. You might
   say RTFM which I've tried but its rather obscure. 

   What I have is a 386sx clone with VGA built into the motherboard
   and a Magnavox VGA color display model 9cm082. I recall the rep
   saying it had the equivalent of a paradise vga card on it and I
   did download the paradise drivers but when I installed that it
   split my windows screen in two and made it impossible for me to
   figure out where my mouse was pointing. Can I open this system up
   and look for a chip--what would I look for? I will try calling my
   account rep and getting info from him. I did try the drivers that
   came on the disk with the system but they were for 800x600 and when
   I installed that Windows said that 386 enhance mode couldn't use that
   so I'd have to run in standard or real mode. It turns out I do run
   in standard mode anyway to get my SOUNDER program to work but I
   *hate* to be told I have to.

Thanks!


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