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-VIPS THANKS file
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-VIPS was originally written by Nicos Dessipris, Kirk Martinez and John Cupitt.
-
-Many people have contributed to VIPS by reporting problems, suggesting 
-improvements, or offering code. 
-
-	Matthew Hanson
-	Joe Padfield
-	Haida Liang
-	Ian Clarke
-	Steve Perry
-	Stephen Chang
-	David Saunders
-	Mike Westmacott
-	Chris Hurst
-	Jim Coddington
-	Lou 
-	Rachel Billinge
-	Colin White
-	ENST
-	Thomson-CSF
-
-We've also had very helpful funding from the European Commission and
-Hewlett-Packard.