Hello Vi
tried using it with few jpg's but it gave me the message
Yes, this is why I posted --version output ("File handler: PPM") for users to see that it's the most basic version of ALE.
can i resolve it or does it require a recompile with the above switch enabled. ill try to convert my jpg's to PPM for testing purpose with IM or GM but id like to work with jpgs later on 
So do I. I usually convert my files to PPM prior to [trying] processing them with ALE.
Does this version work well with PPM files?
I've built and published it just because of I had both ALE source code and a cross-compiler at hand...
Building ALE + ImageMagick is trickier than building stand-alone ale. As I see this happens to be useful for others as well, I can try making an improved build. Which of the following is more needed:
1. ImageMagick file handler;
2. FFTw DFT instead of built-in (probably faster);
3. Fixing "Threads: Disabled";
4. x86_64 version?
