how to make a .gif picture animation

I resently received a picture that my friend sent to me, its format is gif, but it contains actions.
Since I am not familiar with photo edit, could you please give me some idea about how to create picture like that?
Any information is highly appreciated.

 

apftravel--There are several programs out there that you can buy and I am sure others will tell you about them, but here is one for FREE!!
http://www.gifworks.com/

 

THANKS A LOT, I AM LEARNING HOW TO DO IT.......

 

Go here and get ULEAD GIF ANIMATOR for free.

http://www.sover.net/~whoi/pricelessgraphics.html#AnimationEditor

 

Cool! Thanks!

 

Your welcome