Easy way to customize your loading GIFs
When using external data sources in AJAX applications, you'll often find a situation where just "nothing seems to happen" for the user. How does a surfer know that there is still activity in the background?
This is where loading images come into play.
If you want to avoid firing up ImageReady or if you are no good at graphics in general, AjaxLoad allows you to customize loading images via an easy web interface. You may choose from different shapes, foreground and background colors. No sign-up required.
Source: AjaxLoad (2006-07-28 05:54:54)