#JPEG vs. GIF
I think the major stumbling block to Fractal Image Compression is the time
it takes to _encode_ an image. While the results are truly stunning, I
seem to remember it taking hours to compress a single image.
I've seen ads for the Fractal compression package from Iterated Systems in
magazines like NewMedia – it seems they're targeting the developer market.
(Where they can make more money on fewer units sold.)
P.S. Turn your 4000 on its side, and you won't need that second fan
inside…….
Erik Flom