On Fri, 19 Dec 2003, Branimir K. Hackenberger wrote:
> What is the best (possible) way to copy the current graphics device to a
> file in a GIF format.
Copy it to PNG and find a licensed conversion program from PNG to GIF.
(Recall that writing the GIF format is encumbered by patent claims in some
countries: the relevant patent has expired in the US but not yet in the EU
nor in Japan.)
If your port of R does not have png(), use bitmap().
BTW, it really does help to know your OS when answering such questions.
URL for the patent issue:
http://cloanto.com/users/mcb/19950127giflzw.html
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