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Changing backgrounds

21st November 2002

Via Adrian Holovaty, Matt Jones points out an innovative new feature of the BBC’s new home page—background colours that adapt to your browsing preferences. Interesting stuff.

Posted 21st November 2002 at 11:59 pm · Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Twitter or subscribe to my newsletter

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