Are you into image graphics?  Looking for a way to reliably view GIF (Graphics
Interchange Format) graphics while online?  BBSGIF may be for you!

Many OZBEXT users also have my companion program OZRLE, which provides the
capability of viewing CompuServe's GIF and RLE graphics images while online
and capture those images to disk while viewing.  OZRLE provides fast, reliable
view/capture of GIF and RLE graphics images anywhere on CompuServe and supports
most common PC-type video systems, including SuperVGA up to 800x600x256.

OZRLE has one decided drawback, however: since it uses the B+ protocol
exclusively to transfer the image data, it is usable only on CompuServe.
The GIF format, while developed by CompuServe, has become the premier format
for image graphics thruout the PC world - major programs, such as AutoDesk
Animator, use GIF as their image format of choice.  As a result, thousands of
GIF images have been produced, and Bulletin Board Systems and other information
services have huge libraries of GIF image files available for download.

Since OZRLE was first introduced, users have clammored for a way to use it
on these BBS's and other services.  The sound became so loud, I produced a
commercial program called BBSGIF to allow just that: view and capture GIF
images from any BBS or service that supports the XMODEM-type protocols.
For the first time, a shareware version of that popular program is available.


Some key features of BBSGIF:

* Works as an external protocol module, just like OZBEXT and OZRLE.  No
  unreliable and often-incompatible TSRs.

* Supports XModem Checksum, XModem CRC, 1K-XModem CRC and YModem Batch
  protocols for widest compatability with most any BBS or service.  Full
  multiple-file support in YModem Batch, for "slide-show" effects while
  downloading.  Can be used on CompuServe via the YModem Batch protocol.

* Works on Hercules(tm) monochrome, CGA, EGA, VGA and many SuperVGA cards
  automatically.  Depending of video hardware, it can support up to
  800 x 600 resolution at 256 colors.

* Automatically adjusts video mode and image sizing, assuring you of the
  best possible display.

* A built-in terminal mode so it can be used stand-alone.

* Can be used as a "one-shot" offline GIF display program, so your programs
  can call BBSGIF to display GIF images seamlessly.

* Small (40k) and fast.


BBSGIF is distributed as shareware on a 21-day evaluation.  The commercial
version of the program retails for $50, but the shareware version is available
for half price ($25.)  Quantity discounts and site licenses are available.

BBSGIF is now available on CompuServe in the IBMCOM Forum and the GRAPHSUPPORT
Forum.  For more information, contact:

Steve Sneed
Ozarks West Software
409 San Juanico
Santa Maria, CA.  93455
CIS ID# 70007,3574

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