opensource graphics

opensource graphics

[Saqib Shaikh]

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hi, i know this may seem a strange idea, but i am looking for some "opensource" graphics to put on my web page. i though that since you get open source docs and software you may get graphics - the advantage is that a blind individual may use graphics on their pages without any fee or copyrighting issues rather than employing sighted people to design them. so if anyone knows of such a thing let me know.
thanks, saqib

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Re: opensource graphics

[Kirk Wood]

First, I think the idea of an "open source" graphic or document is
something that had to have come from the buzz word factory. Graphics 
don't have a "source" unless drawn via the reactions of a computer
program. And I suppose an "open source" document would mean that you could
go get all supporting documentation. But if you can't get that, then the
source is questionable.

But to answer your question, there are so many free graphics out on the
web it is mind boggling. I don't know where to point you because you have
asked such a broad question. So I would say go to a search engine and
search for the kind of graphic you want. There are probably billions of
graphics for free use. Some are public domain. Some want a link for
credit. Some just expect a copywright notice. Pick the level you can live
with.

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Kirk Wood
Cpt.Kirk@1tree.net

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Re: opensource graphics

[Janina Sajka]

Actually, Kirk, I have to differ. In particular, I think of scaleable
vector graphics (SVG), and I think of them as 'open source.' To learn
about these, look for the relevant section at http://www.w3.org.

On Wed, 16 May 2001, Kirk Wood wrote:

> First, I think the idea of an "open source" graphic or document is
> something that had to have come from the buzz word factory. Graphics
> don't have a "source" unless drawn via the reactions of a computer
> program. And I suppose an "open source" document would mean that you could
> go get all supporting documentation. But if you can't get that, then the
> source is questionable.
>
> But to answer your question, there are so many free graphics out on the
> web it is mind boggling. I don't know where to point you because you have
> asked such a broad question. So I would say go to a search engine and
> search for the kind of graphic you want. There are probably billions of
> graphics for free use. Some are public domain. Some want a link for
> credit. Some just expect a copywright notice. Pick the level you can live
> with.
>
> =======
> Kirk Wood
> Cpt.Kirk@1tree.net
>
> Nothing is hard if you know the answer or are used to doing it.
>
>
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