Get a gif

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Create an active background window

Well now you can change your background as often
as you want with the 'Getagif' CGI script.
It uses the cataloged library of images at Washington University Data Archive.

First create an extra browser window (Press CTRL + N).
Then maximise this window.
Next make a selection from a category that interests you.
Lastly leave this window to load different backgrounds,
so switch away from this browser window (try CTRL + TAB).


Canned selections

Cars,Aircraft,Ships,Trains

Nature,Scenery,Climbing,Plants

War,Military,Vietnam

TV,Movies

SF,Space,Astronomy


Custom selections

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You can select categories to include or exclude, there is no need to do both.
If you select TV and Movies to include then all the other categories
will be automatically excluded. If you select Women to excluded
(many are swimsuit type pictures and may be inappropriate)
then all categories but Women will be used.

To select an entry or group of entries use the Mouse button. Use the key and the Mouse button to select or unselect an entry while not clearing previous selections.

After you have made your selections click on Start now! and you will be sent a randomly chosen picture from the library, and it will change after the specified time or every time you click on the image.


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