Anthony Thyssen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I have done this but it is not straightforward.
>
> I have had a system install version of ImageMagick (usally an old one
> that is from that linux systems repository), and a second one I have
> buid with a specific 'prefix'.
>
> The tricky part is that when you want to use a specific version
> you build that version yourself using a 
>
>     configure --prefix=/install/directory
>
> And install it into that directory.
>
> Then when you want to use it you not only call the right executable
> (generally set by having the right 'PATH' variable) but that the
> executable finds the right library (as per the 'LD_LIBRARY_PATH')
>
> That is the IM you are using finds all its own specific binaries,
> libraries, and coders (from the configuration).
>
> If you then want to use a different IM you change the PATH and
> LD_LIBRAY_PATH to a different installed version.
>
> DO NOT MIX THEM!
>
> See the Archeture notes on the IM web site, and my own raw notes
> in  http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~anthony/info/graphics/imagemagick.hints

Works like a charm.  Thank you!

John Foerch

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