This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#TIFF, TIFF: Get Stuffed
Message #1564
John, re: "For structured drawings, if you really think people will be uploading those…", I don't know what you mean by "structured drawings", unless you mean object graphics ("draw" as opposed to "paint"), but given the option I would much rather download a concise object file than a huge bitmap…
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TIFF, TIFF: Get Stuffed
Message #1388
John, Will GIF handle data in both bitmap and object form (like Mac PICT)? I sure prefer object graphics for small file-size, but would hate to be restrictive. I recommended TIFF, but as I think about it, I believe TIFF is for bitmapped images only. Not really very satisfactory. Perhaps…
Tim, Sure, upload your file to DL7. I use the Mac Navigator to do that kind of thing, but I have done it from a PC, and with a little work/frustration, you can do it through the CIS menus. RTM (read the [CIS] manual)! The key is to plan a…
Albert, Thanks for the Albertlichkeit info on P. nigra. I'm filing your message for your address and that of David C. Andrews. Agree that a notional screen is as satisfactory in many cases (including mine) as a solid one. -Richard