[GRASSLIST:750] .ecw convert for GRASS

[Miss Carla Meurk]

Hi, can someone help me?

I want to import a .ecw file into GRASS.

Importing via GRASS (6.0.1) by: file > Import > Raster map > Multiple
formats using GDAL

I get the error message

r.in.gdal input = file name.ecw output = new file name 
ERROR 4: file name.ecw not recognised as a supported file format.

I would be very greatful for any help interpreting this error message

I have tried the gdal-dev mailing list and even to convert files, using
the gdal commands downloaded directly from their site, in my terminal
window.

Thanks in advance

Carla