GD Library - alternatives

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mesz
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GD Library - alternatives

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I do not run my own server or virtual server - I just buy space.
I therefore cannot insist that my useless hosts install GD library.
Is there anyway of creating thumbnails in php without GDlibrary being installed?
I'm not being cheeky and asking for scripts - just pointers?
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you would need some image manipulating module compiled though do have the choice of

ImageMagick (basic)
GD (better imo)
or even exec calls to TheGIMP using the script-fu language (advanced)

If your host has none of them then I doubt you'll manage.
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Cheers pootergeist.
I am writing to my host to talk to them...
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