Just wanted to let you know the link to your work doesn't work. I located the piece, but only through some sleuthing work.
Love the concept.
Serra



Garrett Phelan wrote:

> "friendlyghosts" is an internet based artwork that functions as a text
> translator. Frequently, a relevant text is loaded from an external
> text file into the Flash Movie and is then translated into a
> preconstructed language using pre-set instructions within the
> programming of the project.
>
> Each time the artist changes the text file a new and rearranged
> sequence of information is built. This information is made up of
> images and sounds. Each image is a pencil drawing (accompanied by
> sound) and is associated with a letter, number or punctuation mark.
> The information is structured in accordance with the functionality of
> the international but fading language of Morse code. �A language once
> removed.�
>
> The project has been developed by Garrett Phelan using Flash
> technology during the creation of a wider body of work entitled
> "Nomenclature," incorporating: photography, video, film, sound,
> microfiche and microfilm.
>
> The artist gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Flash programmers
> Stephen Fahy and Paul Harris during the production of this work.