At 12:35 PM 10/28/02 +0100, Ralph Feltens wrote: <much snipped>
So, Jim Muth, here is your possibility [by using U.F.] to do deepzoom dives - arbitrary precision math - into your MandelbrotMix formulas).
As I wrote in a recent message, I have U.F. on another computer, and I already use it to do deep dives into some FOTD images. In fact, I have several other fractal generating programs on my computers, though I most often use Fractint, (and to a lesser degree, U.F.). Your letter makes a fine commercial promotion for U.F. Are you trying to lure more Fractinters into the U.F. fold? Most on this list are already aware of the capability of U.F., and many already have it on their computers. As for myself, I have found that Fractint best matches my short-burst- of-activity style of fractaling. And let's be realistic. Those who use U.F. are more likely to see fractals as a means of artistic expression, (There is nothing wrong with this -- fractals are indeed a great new means of artistic expression.), while those who use Fractint are more likely to see fractals as abstract mathematical objects made visible. Since I am more interested in the mathematical aspect, though I subscribe to both mailing lists, I find myself more at home using Fractint and discussing fractals on the Fractint list. Jim M.