Re: A [partial] alternative to animated GIf ( was UNISYS latest licence nonsense)

[goswin.brederlow@student.uni-tuebingen.de]

Thierry LARONDE <thierry.laronde@polynum.com> writes:

> Hello,
> 
> There is the possibility to do animations - yes, in black and white - without
> the GIF format, and with saving download time.
> The technique consists of programming in JavaScript ( the whole images are
> generated within the source - that's the gain) and using the old xbm format.
> With some tricks, this works with both IE and Navigator supporting JavaScript
> 1.1 ( i.e. compatible Mozilla/3.0 at least).

You can easily make an animation using multiple images combined with a 
javascript. No need to put them into the source. You can even mix png, 
jpg,... in one animation. Just be sure you use correct timings to
delay the anim on fast maschines.

May the Source be with you.
                        Goswin