RE: [PHP-DEV] Let's fork GD!
| From: | Robinson, Mike | Date: | Fri, 12 Apr 2002 16:33:34 +0000 |
| Subject: | RE: [PHP-DEV] Let's fork GD! | ||
| Groups: | php.dev | ||
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Rasmus Lerdorf writes:
> Well, supporting writing regular GIF files is not something
> we can legally do. It is not us making the decision. There will
> definitely be no writing of LZW-GIF files in PHP. I am not
> willing to blatantly violate a patent that is being actively
> enforced.
Will it still be possible to build PHP with external GD libs?
Assuming that is the case, the issue is really moot. Bundling
GD is a good idea; it'll make things much easier and much better
for many people, which is a fundamental PHP approach.
And I understand your trepidation entirely. Nobody wants a
brouhaha with Unisys.
Best Regards
Mike Robinson
IT/Developer - Torstar Media Group Television
Phone: 416.945.8786 Fax: 416.869.4566
Email: mrobinson@torontostartv.com