Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
    Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).

    Have a good Sunday~

--
Samuel Benge

E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial:
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"SamuelT." wrote:
> 
>     Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
> personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
> functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
> cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
> resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
> somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
>     Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
> people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
> will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).
> 
>     Have a good Sunday~

Myself and the other members of the TAG would be very interested in such
a collection.

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>Will anybody be interested in using this
>resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
>somewhere as a zip file or plain text.

Please do. I am very interested. I'll send you what I have.

>    Have a good Sunday~

Same to you, thanks. =)

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You beat me to it, if I get it organized I will send you my list. I was
anticipating asking folk to send me a 160x120 and the file which rendered
it, is that about what you want?


"SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
news:3853F779.7B02C8BE@aol.com...
>     Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
> personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
> functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
> cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
> resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
> somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
>     Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
> people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
> will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).
>
>     Have a good Sunday~
>
> --
> Samuel Benge
>
> E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
>
> Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial:
> http://members.aol.com/stbenge
>
>

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"Ken" <tyl### [at] pacbellnet> wrote in message
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> Myself and the other members of the TAG would be very interested in such
> a collection.
>

Me too, though not for the same reasons probably.  Just that I would need to
use them like any premade thing I cannot do myself (yet?).

Bob

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In article <3853F779.7B02C8BE@aol.com>, "SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> 
wrote:

>     Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
> personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
> functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
> cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
> resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
> somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
>     Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
> people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
> will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).

I am interested. It would definitely make a good addition to my 
isosurface tutorial.

-- 
Chris Huff
e-mail: chr### [at] yahoocom
Web page: http://chrishuff.dhs.org/

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Bill DeWitt wrote:

> You beat me to it, if I get it organized I will send you my list.

Was there a race? :)


> I was anticipating asking folk to send me a 160x120 and the file which
> rendered
> it, is that about what you want?

No, this will be a text-only document. If you can make descriptions of the
objects near each function, that would be fantastic. I don't know the
mathematical names of these things.

If you know the mathematical names, you may want to make your own list, since
it will be more descriptive than mine. I am still going to make my own list,
however. Thanks~


--
Samuel Benge

E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial: http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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This may be a good idea, since I probably won't be working on my website for
some time yet.

Chris Huff wrote:

> I am interested. It would definitely make a good addition to my
> isosurface tutorial.
>
> --
> Chris Huff
> e-mail: chr### [at] yahoocom
> Web page: http://chrishuff.dhs.org/

--
Samuel Benge

E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

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"SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
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> Bill DeWitt wrote:
>
> > You beat me to it, if I get it organized I will send you my list.
>
> Was there a race? :)

    Not really, but the reason I just suggested that folk always send the
function and use the word "Isosurface" in their posts to p.b.i. was so that
it would be easier for me to include them in my list. Next thing I read is
that you were making a list... I've always been a day late and a dollar
short... I don't mind though, if you do a good job, that means less work for
me... 8-)

>
> I don't know the
> mathematical names of these things.
>

    There are real -names- for these things???

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Bill DeWitt wrote:

> > I don't know the
> > mathematical names of these things.

>     There are real -names- for these things???

I plan on making them up as I go :->

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On Sun, 12 Dec 1999 11:31:15 -0800, Ken <tyl### [at] pacbellnet> wrote:

>
>
>"SamuelT." wrote:
>> 
>>     Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
>> personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
>> functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
>> cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
>> resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
>> somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
>>     Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
>> people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
>> will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).
>> 
>>     Have a good Sunday~
>
>Myself and the other members of the TAG would be very interested in such
>a collection.

I second that, speaking as my TAGish self. Just make sure you don't
lose them in a crash or whatever. Backup is the mother of sanity :)


Peter Popov
pet### [at] usanet
ICQ: 15002700

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Peter Popov wrote:

> >Myself and the other members of the TAG would be very interested in such
> >a collection.
> 
> I second that, speaking as my TAGish self. Just make sure you don't
> lose them in a crash or whatever. Backup is the mother of sanity :)

What would be really great is if it could be turned into an .inc file
along the lines of IsoShapes.inc.

-- 
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On Sun, 12 Dec 1999 17:34:10 -0500, "Bill DeWitt"
<the### [at] earthlinknet> wrote:

>    Not really, but the reason I just suggested that folk always send the
>function and use the word "Isosurface" in their posts to p.b.i. was so that
>it would be easier for me to include them in my list. Next thing I read is
>that you were making a list... I've always been a day late and a dollar
>short... I don't mind though, if you do a good job, that means less work for
>me... 8-)

You guys me want to track all posts that have isosurface declarations
in them? :)


Peter Popov
pet### [at] usanet
ICQ: 15002700

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Yes. Please. I need input, data, ideas.

"SamuelT." wrote:
> 
>     Hello all. I'm putting together an isosurface function list for
> personal use. The list so far has most of the object primitives as
> functions (including cones). It also has a number of polyhedra (all
> cubic so far). My question is, will anybody be interested in using this
> resource once it is finished (or close to it)? If so, I can post it
> somewhere as a zip file or plain text.
>     Also, if the list turns out being something that gains interest,
> people can send me functions and I would add them to the list. The list
> will eventually be added to my website (once I get another ftp program).
> 
>     Have a good Sunday~
> 
> --
> Samuel Benge
> 
> E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
> 
> Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial:
> http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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> I don't mind though, if you do a good job, that means less work for
> me... 8-)

How 'bout we split the job?


Samuel Benge

E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial: http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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Thanks, knowing me I *would* lose them in a crash...

Peter Popov wrote:

> I second that, speaking as my TAGish self. Just make sure you don't
> lose them in a crash or whatever. Backup is the mother of sanity :)
>
> Peter Popov
> pet### [at] usanet
> ICQ: 15002700

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Ken wrote:

> Peter Popov wrote:
>
> > >Myself and the other members of the TAG would be very interested in such
> > >a collection.
> >
> > I second that, speaking as my TAGish self. Just make sure you don't
> > lose them in a crash or whatever. Backup is the mother of sanity :)
>
> What would be really great is if it could be turned into an .inc file
> along the lines of IsoShapes.inc.

That can be arranged, but I'm not knowledgable in the ways of inc (concats and
the like). I can make an .inc file that has macros, though.


>
> --
> Wishing you Seasons Greetings, A Merry Christmas, and A Happy New Year !
> Ken Tyler -  1200+ Povray, Graphics, 3D Rendering, and Raytracing Links:
> http://home.pacbell.net/tylereng/index.html http://www.povray.org/links/

--
Samuel Benge

E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

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And compile them into a sub-list, sure!

Peter Popov wrote:

> You guys me want to track all posts that have isosurface declarations
> in them? :)
>
> Peter Popov
> pet### [at] usanet
> ICQ: 15002700

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I just read your post to the image section again. I'm sorry, I didn't
realize it was a list for public distribution.
    I actually started making my list sometime last week, while at work. It
started when I found out how to make an isosurface cone, and thought, "I should
make a list of these things for reference."

Bill DeWitt wrote:

> "SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
> news:38542162.2622A2A0@aol.com...
> > Bill DeWitt wrote:
> >
> > > You beat me to it, if I get it organized I will send you my list.
> >
> > Was there a race? :)
>
>     Not really, but the reason I just suggested that folk always send the
> function and use the word "Isosurface" in their posts to p.b.i. was so that
> it would be easier for me to include them in my list. Next thing I read is
> that you were making a list... I've always been a day late and a dollar
> short... I don't mind though, if you do a good job, that means less work for
> me... 8-)
>
> >
> > I don't know the
> > mathematical names of these things.
> >
>
>     There are real -names- for these things???

--
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E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom

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"SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
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> > I don't mind though, if you do a good job, that means less work for
> > me... 8-)
>
> How 'bout we split the job?
>

    I think the first thing we should do is ask someone who -has- downloaded
every post (rather than just planned to, like me) to do a search for the
words isosurface and function and zip up all those posts, then we can split
them up and extract them or something.

    Peter? Ken?

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On Sun, 12 Dec 1999 16:48:15 -0800, "SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom>
wrote:

>And compile them into a sub-list, sure!

OK.

>Peter Popov wrote:
>
>> You guys me want to track all posts that have isosurface declarations
>> in them? :)


Peter Popov
pet### [at] usanet
ICQ: 15002700

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On Sun, 12 Dec 1999 20:54:49 -0500, "Bill DeWitt"
<the### [at] earthlinknet> wrote:

>    I think the first thing we should do is ask someone who -has- downloaded
>every post (rather than just planned to, like me) to do a search for the
>words isosurface and function and zip up all those posts, then we can split
>them up and extract them or something.
>
>    Peter? Ken?

I'm already into it, Bill. The search generated some rubbish and it
has to be filtered out, but I'll post the results ASAP.


Peter Popov
pet### [at] usanet
ICQ: 15002700

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I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their 160x120's.  I
think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.

For example, my isofunctions for "sort of forest," "couch cushion", "supercool
beehhive," etc.,  are not covered by any precise mathematical term.  I think the
ones that are covered- superhyperboloid-- are of little artistic interest or
mathematical value.


SamuelT. wrote:

> Bill DeWitt wrote:
>
> > I was anticipating asking folk to send me a 160x120 and the file which
> > rendered
> > it, is that about what you want?
>
> No, this will be a text-only document. If you can make descriptions of the
> objects near each function, that would be fantastic. I don't know the
> mathematical names of these things.
>
> If you know the mathematical names, you may want to make your own list, since
> it will be more descriptive than mine. I am still going to make my own list,
> however. Thanks~
>
> --
> Samuel Benge
>
> E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
>
> Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial: http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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Exactly.

    That's what I hope to set up. I have a quasi-permanent account that will
hold 10 MB so I can host it for now.

    We'll see what shows up there... I'll post a URL as soon as I get
anything up.

"Greg M. Johnson" <gre### [at] my-dejanewscom> wrote in message
news:3854F2FD.6B408B74@my-dejanews.com...
> I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their
160x120's.  I
> think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.
>
> For example, my isofunctions for "sort of forest," "couch cushion",
"supercool
> beehhive," etc.,  are not covered by any precise mathematical term.  I
think the
> ones that are covered- superhyperboloid-- are of little artistic interest
or
> mathematical value.
>
>
> SamuelT. wrote:
>
> > Bill DeWitt wrote:
> >
> > > I was anticipating asking folk to send me a 160x120 and the file which
> > > rendered
> > > it, is that about what you want?
> >
> > No, this will be a text-only document. If you can make descriptions of
the
> > objects near each function, that would be fantastic. I don't know the
> > mathematical names of these things.
> >
> > If you know the mathematical names, you may want to make your own list,
since
> > it will be more descriptive than mine. I am still going to make my own
list,
> > however. Thanks~
> >
> > --
> > Samuel Benge
> >
> > E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
> >
> > Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial:
http://members.aol.com/stbenge
>
>
>

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I could provide a couple megs from my site if you like. I don't see myself
using all that space (at least for a while).

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"TonyB" <ben### [at] panamaphoenixnet> wrote in message
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> I could provide a couple megs from my site if you like. I don't see myself
> using all that space (at least for a while).
>
>

    Thanks, we'll see how it goes. I hope to get cable here soon, so I will
be switching over to that when it happens. But I don't know at this point
how much space they will provide...

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I agree with this, but I have no ftp program or program to let me make .gifs right
now.

"Greg M. Johnson" wrote:

> I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their 160x120's.  I
> think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.

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Hmm, should I just contribute to your list then?

Bill DeWitt wrote:

> Exactly.
>
>     That's what I hope to set up. I have a quasi-permanent account that will
> hold 10 MB so I can host it for now.
>
>     We'll see what shows up there... I'll post a URL as soon as I get
> anything up.
>
> "Greg M. Johnson" <gre### [at] my-dejanewscom> wrote in message
> news:3854F2FD.6B408B74@my-dejanews.com...
> > I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their
> 160x120's.  I
> > think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.
> >
> > For example, my isofunctions for "sort of forest," "couch cushion",
> "supercool
> > beehhive," etc.,  are not covered by any precise mathematical term.  I
> think the
> > ones that are covered- superhyperboloid-- are of little artistic interest
> or
> > mathematical value.
> >
> >
> > SamuelT. wrote:
> >
> > > Bill DeWitt wrote:
> > >
> > > > I was anticipating asking folk to send me a 160x120 and the file which
> > > > rendered
> > > > it, is that about what you want?
> > >
> > > No, this will be a text-only document. If you can make descriptions of
> the
> > > objects near each function, that would be fantastic. I don't know the
> > > mathematical names of these things.
> > >
> > > If you know the mathematical names, you may want to make your own list,
> since
> > > it will be more descriptive than mine. I am still going to make my own
> list,
> > > however. Thanks~
> > >
> > > --
> > > Samuel Benge
> > >
> > > E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
> > >
> > > Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial:
> http://members.aol.com/stbenge
> >
> >
> >

--
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I think that www.tucows.com could help you with
the ftp program selection. They have a selection
to choose from. They might even have a graphics
program or two to make gifs with.

"SamuelT." wrote:
> 
> I agree with this, but I have no ftp program or program to let me make .gifs right
> now.
> 
> "Greg M. Johnson" wrote:
> 
> > I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their 160x120's.  I
> > think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.
> 
> --
> Samuel Benge
> 
> E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
> 
> Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial: http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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FTP:

The best kept secret of the web is that the best ftp program is Netscape.
If you open an account, say , with XOOM, you can ftp via:
ftp://username:pas### [at] ftpxoomcom
Most web hosts offer something like this, if you can just figure out the syntax and
address. Xoom, btw, will be happy to sell you $30 or $90 programs to do ftp ):-p  .
With Geocities and homestead, you do not need a separate program, it's part of the
file
builder web page.

GIF:

JPG's might be better than GIF's anyway.

SamuelT. wrote:

> I agree with this, but I have no ftp program or program to let me make .gifs right
> now.
>
> "Greg M. Johnson" wrote:
>
> > I think we need a web page with a portfolio of functions with their 160x120's.  I
> > think the project is much less valuable without such a list of mug shots.
>
> --
> Samuel Benge
>
> E-Mail: STB### [at] aolcom
>
> Visit the still unfinished isosurface tutorial: http://members.aol.com/stbenge

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"SamuelT." <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote :
>
> Hmm, should I just contribute to your list then?
>

    Again, lets see what happens. I am quite sick right now and can't face
trying to build a page, but once I do, if it looks good to you then we can
go with that. If not I will be very open to suggestions.

    Maybe someone will show me how to do an automatic submit page when the
time comes.

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"Greg M. Johnson" <gre### [at] my-dejanewscom> wrote :
>
> JPG's might be better than GIF's anyway.
>

    Burn your GIFs.

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PNG rules! Sorry, I just had to say that. =)

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Get well soon.
Alterative motives aside.

Bob

"Bill DeWitt" <the### [at] earthlinknet> wrote in message
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>
> I am quite sick right now and can't face
> trying to build a page, but once I do, if it looks good to you then we can
> go with that. If not I will be very open to suggestions.
>
>     Maybe someone will show me how to do an automatic submit page when the
> time comes.
>

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This is part of why I use jpg. That license thing
for gif's seems too stiff. Guess I'll just have to
use small png files when I post an image.

Bill DeWitt wrote:
> 
> "Greg M. Johnson" <gre### [at] my-dejanewscom> wrote :
> >
> > JPG's might be better than GIF's anyway.
> >
> 
>     Burn your GIFs.

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Try WS_FTP LE - free for non-comercial use.
http://tucows.cablenet.net/ftp95.html#wsftp
although my ancient notes suggest this next is the correct one
http://tucows.cableinet.net/ftp95.html

Alf

http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Alf_Peake/



SamuelT. <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
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> I agree with this, but I have no ftp program or program to let me make
.gifs right
> now.
>

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Thanks, i'll look into getting that. I still need a gif maker, i'm kind of
afraid to use gifs now. I can live with using jpegs I guess :(

Alf Peake wrote:

> Try WS_FTP LE - free for non-comercial use.
> http://tucows.cablenet.net/ftp95.html#wsftp
> although my ancient notes suggest this next is the correct one
> http://tucows.cableinet.net/ftp95.html
>
> Alf
>
> http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk
> http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Alf_Peake/
>
> SamuelT. <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
> news:3855B968.AF7AC02B@aol.com...
> > I agree with this, but I have no ftp program or program to let me make
> .gifs right
> > now.
> >

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There's TGA2GIF.EXE that comes with DOS version of pov, but I guess you
probably already know about that. Its OK as long as you don't want to
animate your gifs.

Seasons greetings

Alf


SamuelT. <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
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> Thanks, i'll look into getting that. I still need a gif maker, i'm kind of
> afraid to use gifs now. I can live with using jpegs I guess :(
>
> Alf Peake wrote:
>
> > Try WS_FTP LE - free for non-comercial use.
> > http://tucows.cablenet.net/ftp95.html#wsftp
> > although my ancient notes suggest this next is the correct one
> > http://tucows.cableinet.net/ftp95.html
> >
> > Alf
> >
> > http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk
> > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Alf_Peake/

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No, I didn't know about it. Thanks!

Alf Peake wrote:

> There's TGA2GIF.EXE that comes with DOS version of pov, but I guess you
> probably already know about that. Its OK as long as you don't want to
> animate your gifs.
>
> Seasons greetings
>
> Alf
>
> SamuelT. <STB### [at] aolcom> wrote in message
> news:385BFFE1.52136375@aol.com...
> > Thanks, i'll look into getting that. I still need a gif maker, i'm kind of
> > afraid to use gifs now. I can live with using jpegs I guess :(
> >
> > Alf Peake wrote:
> >
> > > Try WS_FTP LE - free for non-comercial use.
> > > http://tucows.cablenet.net/ftp95.html#wsftp
> > > although my ancient notes suggest this next is the correct one
> > > http://tucows.cableinet.net/ftp95.html
> > >
> > > Alf
> > >
> > > http://www.peake42.freeserve.co.uk
> > > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Alf_Peake/

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