[chimera-dev] JPEG image format

[Conrad Huang]

I hate to remove a feature based on innuendoes.  I vote that
we wait until there is a resolution in court.

Conrad

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004, Greg Couch wrote:

> I hate to suggest this, but we should consider dropping support for the
> JPEG image format to avoid liability due to possible patent infringement.
> We can reinstate JPEG support in 2007 after the patent expires.  See
> <http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1572333,00.asp>.  I agree that it
> is not likely that we will be sued, but the patent is now owned by a IP
> company (read lawyer owned and operated), so why take the risk.
>
> 	- Greg
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