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On the Wire - Feature
Vol 1 - Issue 5 January 1997

Wallpaper for Windows
A Gift from Hobie Cat

Here are some bitmap images you can use as Windows Wallpaper. Note that some browsers may not download these files properly. Please advise if you experience any problems.

Alternative method: Use the the right mouse button to click on an image. Then use the "Save Link As" option. Some versions of Netscape have a "Set As Wallpaper" option. Use this one, and you can skip the rest of the instructions.

Any HTML gurus out there? Why would some browsers attempt to display the bitmap image rather than download it when clicked on? How can I force a download in this situation?

Bill Mattson
mattson@earthlnk.net


hembos.bmp

hteal.bmp

hblue.bmp

hplum.bmp

To install and configure for Windows wallpaper:

  • Click on any image to download it.
  • Save the image to your Windows directory (c:\windows).
  • Launch the Windows Control Panel.
  • Double-Click on "Desktop".
  • In the Wallpaper section, find the desired Hobie wallpaper and select it.
  • In the same section, select the "Tile" button.
  • Hit OK.

    Thanks to Matt Miller of Hobie Cat for providing these images.

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