[TYPO3] ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick... which image library to use?

[Robert Markula]

Michael Stucki wrote:
> Hi Robert,
> 
>> I am wondering which graphic library works best Typo3 4.0? Not too long
>> ago there was/is ImageMagick with all its upgrade and performance
>> problems, now I often hear recommendations for GraphicsMagick. Which one
>> do you prefer and why? Is GraphicsMagick faster than IM? Is it fully
>> compatible with IM and Typo3 4.0?
>> Opinions anyone?
> 
> GM is a fork of IM and therefore contains the same functionality. Regarding
> TYPO3 there is no big difference since latest IM releases seem to be as
> stable as GM is.
> 
> The big advantage of GM is that a) I am sure the API won't change anymore,
> and b) that TYPO3 detects it automatically [1] with no further need for
> testing switches and parameters. Just remember and compare this with the IM
> mess we had for such a long time...!

Oh yes I can remember... that's the reason I'm asking! Thanks for the 
detailed explanation, it helped me a lot!

Cheers,
Ro