> >         Here is the full bug-report, but basically,
> >         using PNG with filter/transmit can crash POV
> >         in some circumstances (phase of the moon, etc)
> >         unless you use IMP POV!
> 
> Just out of curiousity what is the bit depth and number of colors in the png
> files causing the crash ? Filter and transmit only work on 8 bit 256 color
> images.

        As I recall it was 24 bit PNG files, combined
        with filter or transmit, that could potentially 
        cause a crash.  I think you're right about filter
        and transmit only working on indexed formats, but
        it shouldn't cause a seg fault, even if it doesn't
	work!

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