Used Cosmic Recursive Fractal Flames (Formerly Flames) for Windows?


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Cosmic Recursive Fractal Flames displays algorithmically generated fractal animations and images directly on your desktop. This open-source software, originally developed in 1992, forms the basis for the popular ElectricSheep screensaver.
  • Pros

    • Displays fractal animations and images on desktop.
    • Available as open-source software since 1992.
    • Forms the basis for ElectricSheep screensaver.
    • Integrated into many graphics programs.
    • Supports most major operating systems.
  • Cons

    • Lacks explicit mention of a dedicated user interface.
    • Does not detail user-friendly customization options.
    • No mention of specific image or animation export formats.
    • Performance specifications are not explicitly stated.
    • Does not detail real-time interaction capabilities.

Used Cosmic Recursive Fractal Flames (Formerly Flames) for Windows?


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.7.18
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 95
  • Windows ME
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
2,741
Downloads Last Week
0

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Developer’s Description

Display fractal animations and images on your desktop.

Fractal Flames are algorithmically generated animations and images. The software was originally written in 1992 and released as open source. Since then it has developed a lot. Cosmic Recursive Fractal Flames is the software that stands at the basis of the well known ElectricSheep screensaver.

Cosmic Recursive Fractal Flames has been incorporated into many graphics programs and ported to most operating systems. The shape of each image is specified by a long string of numbers - a genetic code of sorts.


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