Orbiter

This free applet launches your message into orbit around the graphic of your choice. It adapts to a wide range of window dimensions, and supports parameters which affect the appearance of the text and the physics of the orbit.

How To Use:

  • Download orbiter.zip (78KB)
  • Unzip with a compression utility.

    Java Source: unavailable

    Sample HTML Source: 

    <applet code=Orbiter width=350 height=275>
	<param name="tilt" value="35">
	<param name="string" value="orbiter         orbiter">
	<param name="planet" value="earth.gif">
	<param name="background" value="stars.gif">
</applet>

    Status: free

    Author: Ed Hobbs

    Upload Date: June 18, 1999

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