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Bob,

> On Thu, 26 May 2005, Joris wrote:
> > extensions as legit TIFF. Bob's 3 bits per pixel palette images are a
perfect
> > example. Nowhere in the spec mentioned this is. But it is a logical
extension of
> > what is mentioned, and it is completely unambigious.
>
> There is every indication that 3 bits per pixel palette images will
> become the wave of the future.  Bits are saved.

To be absolutely clear and unambigious myself: I meant that these images should
indeed be accepted as legit TIFF. And I do agree they're useful, too.

> The really annoying "new rule" that seems to have popped up recently
> is that 24 bits-per-sample images are supposed to be swapped for
> endianness.  To me that is still a resounding "huh"? I have yet to
> encounter a CPU with a 24-bit processor word.

I'm real happy to hear I wasn't the only one going 'huh'.


Joris Van Damme
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