8.3.2  Where to Find POV-Ray Files

The latest versions of the POV-Ray software are available from the following sources.

8.3.2.1  World Wide Website www.povray.org

The internet home of POV-Ray is reachable on the World Wide Web via the address »http://www.povray.org and via ftp as »ftp.povray.org. Please stop by often for the latest files, utilities, news and images from the official POV-Ray internet site. The POV-Team operates its own news server on the internet with several news groups related to POV-Ray and other interesting programs. For more information about the server see http://www.povray.org/groups.html.

8.3.2.2  Books, Magazines and CD-ROMs

Unfortunately all English language books on POV-Ray are out of print and there are no plans to reprint them. However there are now several POV-Ray books available in Japanese. Many popular computer magazines have been authorized to distribute POV-Ray on cover CDs. Note that such distributions of the official version of POV-Ray is permitted under the terms of the General License in the file POVLEGAL.DOC. The POV-Team does not endorse the distributor or its products. The POV-Team receives no compensation for this distribution. The POV-Team does endorse some CD-ROMs containing POV-Ray which are prepared by team members. A portion of the proceeds from these CDs support our internet sites and other team activities. You can always find the latest information on what is available at our web site www.povray.org.