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From: johnm@trsvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: RFC - comp.binaries.gif
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Date: 20 May 88 12:36:00 GMT
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Nf-From: trsvax.UUCP!johnm    May 20 07:36:00 1988


> CompuServe - GO PICS.  Probably the largest selection anywhere, since this
> is where GIF originated.  Expensive @ $12.50 1200 or 2400 baud.

There is ONE OTHER option here and it isn't a solution for everybody.  If you
are interested in writing some programs to display GIF pictures, convert
formats, etc. and you have a good programming background then you might
consider making application to become a GIF developer.  It would allow you
access to Data Library 17 in the PICS section (which is normally restricted
from peoples access) and all of the developers messages.  It also turns on the
Free Flag while you are within the PICS forum so that you aren't paying the 
above fee.

It lasts about six months or so and that should be plenty of time for you to 
crank out a program and get another six months, etc.

John Munsch

Oh, and for gods sake, DON'T tell them *I* sent you. (half :-)