ed <ed@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> On Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:07:13 +0100
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Bring Out the GIMP
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | No matter which Linux distro you run, chances are it came with a
>> magnificent | little image editor called GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation
>> Program). Unlike | Paint and other free-with-your-OS image editors,
>> GIMP is a full featured | graphics app with a broad range of
>> capabilities that rival those os Adobe | Photoshop.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/bring_out_the_gimp_part_1_gimp_basics
>>
>>
>> Related:
>>
>> Gimp 2.3 (preview of 2.4)
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | The major change for this release seems to be a big usability
>> | overhaul. New defaults are now in place that make the Gimp look
>> | a little bit like Photoshop, but still has many features that
>> | make it unique.
>> `----
>>
>> http://fosswire.com/2007/06/08/gimp-23-preview-of-24/
>
> to be honest i've never liked the way that photoshop takes over the
> entire screen, especially on a windows platform where screen space is
> in high demand through lack of virtual screens by default (and when
> available fricking slow).
What a silly thing to say. alt-tab. You have to stop trying to mould
"problems" out of things that are not problems. A child can switch
between apps in windows. BTW, how do you tile windows in Gnome using
metacity? ...
>
> i've often found it hard getting a straight answer from someone who has
> used photoshop for a long time to define why they choose it over gimp.
> unfortunately sometimes it turns out to stem from the name.
No. It's because Photoshop is used by about 100x time more
people and the help and support is much more prevalent.
But don't listen to me:
http://thelinuxadvocate.blogspot.com/2006/08/gimp-vs-photoshop-what-still-needs-to.html
--
You are a vile asshole, flatfish. : Peter Köhlmann, COLA.
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