On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 09:21:51PM +0100, Tomasz Wegrzanowski wrote: > I know, this will be highly controversive : > > SERIOUS SUGGESTION FOR WOODY : > we should get rid of all gif-making packages except 1 package > a2gif in non-free, which will allow you to convert other images to gifs if > you REALLY need it. In description of this package there should be : > `using GIFs is HIGHLY discouraged due to patent problems. > Consider chosing another format (ex. jpeg or png)'
I disagree. By the time woody is released, it's likely the gif patent will have expired. -- Raul
