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Re: GIF driver for Gimp ?



> >>>I am using gimp quite heavily, I need to save files in .GIF format but it
> >>>appears not to be supported.
> >>I too am in need of such a plugin, but it was my understanding that the
> >>patent held by Unisys has expired.

Negative.  At least not yet[1].  The patent does not expire until at
least June 2003.  Looking at my calendar watch I see it is only March.
And there may be other submarine patents in the portfolio which will
only be published once this one is expired.

Patience.

Bob

[1] http://www.delphion.com/details?&pn=US04558302__

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