I'm needing a module, or comination of modules, to generate custom graphs, charts, and images. I've looked at both the GD module and the Chart module, and they would be great for what I need. But here's the kicker...

I work for a huge corporation, and I don't, and never will, have root access. Both modules I mentioned above require three image libraries(png,zlib,gd,jpeg) in addition to the modules themselves. The chances of me getting our Unix Sys Admins to install all of them onto the development server are slim to none (Notice I didn't say anything about the production server? Tight I tell you, tight).

So I'm asking all of you if there is a realistic work around for my needs, or am I SOL? While you talk amongst yourselves, I'll be doing the futile job of drafting a letter to convence my boss, and the SysAdmins to add all this stuff to the server(servers if the gods are smiling on me). Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
j

In reply to Dynamic Charts and Graphs by Jonas

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