[Freeciv-Dev] Re: Isotrident 2

[Martin McMahon <martin.mcmahon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 16-Jan-02, Per I. Mathisen wrote:

>> Last I'd heard, none, but I guess I missed something.  It would bring
>> file size way down.  Do they support translucency?  That could be
>> /very/ nice.
> 
> Yes, png is smaller, supports alpha-blending (translucency) and is better
> in every respect. xpm is very bad for high colour resolution, has no
> alpha-blending, is bloated and not supported on windows (dunno how this is
> for mac/beos/amiga).
> 
Amiga can use png files just now in other programs ,so png in fc should be
fine. 

Regards Martin

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