Re: GD/LZW support in PHP
| From: | Rasmus Lerdorf | Date: | Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: GD/LZW support in PHP | ||
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> Here's my take on the issue:
>
> The Unisys patents refer to a specific algorithm used to compress GIF files.
> This algorithm will never, ever be included in PHP3. We can, however, (and
> plan to) offer interfaces to such code -- without expecting any hassles.
> It is up to the user to make sure that his LZW code is properly licensed from
> Unisys or otherwise doesn't interfere with the patent.
I'd agree with that. And I will take responsibility if Unisys has a
problem. They can come to me.
-Rasmus