This directory contains simple benchmarks which allow users to explore the performance difference between ImageMagick and GraphicsMagick on their own systems. Use a command like zcat magick-bench.tar.gz | tar -xvf - to extract the content of the benchmark into a 'magick-bench' subdirectory. The README.txt file provides instructions for how to use the benchmark scripts. Please send any comments or complaints to Bob Friesenhahn .