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From: consp22@bingsune.cc.binghamton.edu (Darren Handler)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: In need of GIF advice
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Date: 5 Feb 90 21:03:32 GMT
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> I need some assistance on Gif files and the Macintosh.  Most of the
Gifs that I download from Sumex are fine, but if I try files from any
other FTP site, I 
> always end up with a screen full of garbage and usually a system error
or two   before I give up.  I am using a Mac IIcx with the works, system
6.02, and 
> Giffer 1.something.  I doubt it is a hardware problem.  I have also
tried using
> MacTools to change the file type and creator and still end up with junk. 
> Do I need to add a line or delete a line or  something?  Any advice
out there?  If I am the only one who can't do it, then call me a fool,
but please post 
> some advice.  

Use Vision Lab instead of Giffer.  It is available prabably at 
Sumex.Stanford.edu for FTP snatching.

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