> From: Jake Stickelmeyer <jstickel at olypen.com> > > Thanks for the clarification re: what an iceBook is. And thanks for > the info > on alternatives to QuickTime player for opening gif files. I located > Graphic > Converter, didn't download it though, wanted to try before paying the > 35$. Go ahead and download it then. It is on the honour system, you can use it as long as you like without paying for it, though I encourage you to pay for it if you find that it meets your needs (and I think you will find it's the best of it's class ... the next stop up is Photoshop Elements ($99) or Photoshop itself ($600+). > I > don't need to do anything super sophisticated with the gif files maybe > some > cropping or something before using them in PowerPoint slides. > > And I am not using OS X, still using the OS 9.0 this iMac came with. Sounds like GraphicConverter is just what you're looking for. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.**