Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Jonah, Jim" <jim.jonah@c...> 
wrote:
...
> 
> Given that the QuadToneRIP is GPL and on sourceforge, a PC developer could
> port it. However, since the code base is UNIX based there'll be a lot of
> work there (most likely). So, a PC developer's going to put in a lot of work
> for free. Hmm.. They're really going to want to scratch that it to do it.
> 

Jim,

This isn't accurate.  QuadToneRIP is NOT GPL nor on sourceforge.  Only the
gimp-print parts are GPL and free.  The most significant piece of QTR
is the profile and curves creation part.  This code is entirely separate from
the gimp-print part and entirely my code and copyright.   It is NOT free;
it is shareware that requires you to pay after trying it out as a demo.

Regards,
Roy

> My opinion.
> 
> If a B&W RIP is worth around $700 to you, buy an Emac and put quadtonerip on
> it for free. Or build a linux box for about $400 and put quadtonerip on it.
> 
> Personally I've given up on insisting that one platform do everything. I
> find the best tool (software) that'll do what I want, then run it on what
> ever platform it's made for. If there's a choice of platforms that it runs
> on then I'll pick one that I like, otherwise, why fight what isn't winnable
> unless I'm willing to do the work myself (port the GPL code for example)?
> 
> Jim
>