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Why are only bitmap zips allowed?

August 8, 2001 11:35:57 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Versions of Windows from 98 and up include the option to view your desktop as a web page, thus enabling jpgs and gifs to be used as backgrounds. Why do we have to convert wallpaper files to bitmaps? I think we should have the option to just upload a jpg or gif file. Most graphic programs these days allow for easy file conversions. Plus, web formats take up less space on your hard drive.
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Reply #1 August 9, 2001 1:14:14 AM
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It just says bitmap zip for a guideline, I believe. I've uploaded many zips with jpegs in them (like you to save on the download/file size) and it's worked with no problems
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Reply #2 August 9, 2001 9:50:07 AM
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Interesting. Thanks. I believe there is supposed to be a link to a FAQ page. It says something like "If you're uploading files for the first time, read this" but there's no working hyperlink.
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Reply #3 August 9, 2001 10:14:04 AM
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Hum, BMP is just one of the bitmap formats. JPG and GIF are also bitmap formats, as opposed to AI or EPS files which are vectorial formats.
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emilyh
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Reply #4 August 9, 2001 10:30:40 AM
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there are alot of .jpg wallpapers on here, not just zipped up bmp's ... so we technically speaking dont "have to convert wallpaper files to bitmaps". (i think)
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