How do you create an animated GIF in Premiere Pro?

I tried using Premier Pro to edit an animated GIF, but apparently that feature is no longer available? Is there another program that will work? Help Please....
Matt Perry
Edited by: Kevin Monahan
Reason: more searchable title

So, Kevin ... question to Adobe ... considering the ability to export a .gif is pretty important (.gif is one of the most popular formats on the planet), is Adobe willing to allow us Mac users to activate Premiere Pro on a 3rd (Windows) computer? I have an iMac (primary work computer), a MacBook Pro (my mobile backup) with Premiere installed. Now, because Premiere Pro on Mac does not support .gif, I have to have a 3rd computer (Windows). An unfortunate reality.
What can Adobe do for us users?
Thank you.
P.S.: Of course, it would be nice if Adobe just added the ability to export to .gif in Premiere Pro for OS X.

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> What is the easiest way to create this in FW-CS3? Is
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