gd-library

[netcomander]

hi folks,

I need to install the gd-library into my running
lamp-system. I learned, that I need the version 1.5, if
I want to make gifs and that zlib has to be installed.

Is there anything else I have to think about?
I apreciate any hint I can get.

thanks in advance

greetings markus

 

[rycamor]

You might want to also install FreeType (

http://freetype.sourceforge.net/)

first, and then compile GD with FreeType support. This allows you to use any TrueType fonts (*.ttf) you want in your graphics.

I believe you will want an older version of FreeType, since this is an older version of GD. Try Freetype 1.3.1.

 

[rycamor]

Oh, and if you want to be able to create PNG images, you will need libpng installed on your system also. (I don't remember if GD 1.5 includes PNG support)