![]() GIMP has similar capabilities as Photoshop. It is a clone-like remix of GIMP to make the menus and functionality almost one with the Photoshop experience. GimpShop modifies the GIMP user interface. It is a very close first cousin to Photoshop. It is a free powerhouse that sets the Linux standard for displaying and tweaking all things photographic on a computer screen. GIMP is Linux Speak for GNU Image Manipulation Program. So one of the few Linux options for high-end photo manipulation software is GIMP, which runs on a variety of operating systems. It also is not an available option if you do not already have the very expensive Windows OS as well as the Photoshop software. But that option just presents another layer of workarounds. You can also run Photoshop on a Linux computer running a virtual box containing a Windows operating system. For those with a Windows version of the app, getting Photoshop to run suitably, if at all, under WINE in Linux is frustrating at best. Alas, it is very costly and not available in a free Linux version. Perhaps the gold standard bearer in that category is Photoshop. But few programs tooled for the Linux environment offer the professional-strength options of high-end commercial photo manipulation software. Some of them received favorable reviews in the annals of Linux Picks and Pans - for example, Shotwell, FSpot and GIMP. Linux users have an impressive cache of photo editing tools available. As great as the concept of Free Open Source Software (FOSS) is, not every Linux software package serves the greater good. But my experience this week laid bare a larger issue. I usually set aside badly performing open source products when I test them rather than waste readers’ time with negative reviews. The other driving factor was my desire to produce graphics for a project consuming too much of my time without retreating to that other operating system. One aspect was my weekly quest for software to review for this column. But my disappointment in not finding salvation from resorting to a return to Microsoft Windows caused me to question my decision years ago to convert to Linuxism.Īll of this stemmed from a two-part need. Use that.Actually, my faith in the Linux OS is still intact. If it all goes wrong for you, then get someone to download the regular Gimp installer currently: gimp-2.8.18-setup.exe about 74MB. If you need any specific script/plugin then copy from original machine.Ĩ. see:screenshot(3) A new empty gimp profile is created. First run is the same a brand new installation. In the new computer, best install to 'Program Files' or 'Program Files(x86)' but Gimp should work even straight under "C:" see:screenshot(2)Ħ. A 32 bit Gimp should work in a 64 bit Windows, but not the other way round 64 bit Gimp, no good for 32 bit Windows.ĥ. The **64 bit** Gimp contains a sub-folder. How to tell if Gimp is 32 or 64 bit version. However **Never-never** install GimpShop.ģ. see screenshot(1).įrom memory, If GimpShop was installed and that comes with a whole range of **non-gimp sponsored adware**, that is a 32 bit old Gimp 2.8.0 but legitimate. Recent Gimp will always install to 'C:\Program Files\GIMP 2' and the whole folder Structure need copying. If 'Program Files' 'Program Files (x86)' then 64 bit Windows.Ģ. If only 'Program Files' then it is 32 bit Windows. To answer the question, Gimp is 'almost' portable, There is a good chance that copy from one computer to another will work, with some caveats. Tried transferring from my other system, which has Gimp, via flash butĬannot find an install exe file. Gimp and Gimpshop seem to only be available via internet though. Internet, wi-fi, any other outside inputs except CDs and flash drives. To preclude problems it is not allowed access to I want to install Gimp on one computer that I keep in my shop for Which has Gimp, via flash but cannot find an install exe file. Gimp and Gimpshop seemīe available via internet though. Other outside inputs except CDs and flash drives. To preclude problems it is not allowed access to internet, wi-fi, any I want to install Gimp on one computer that I keep in my shop for visual You can choose what your OS is and download the appropriate file from thatįor reference, the latest stable windows download is here: The official downloads for GIMP can be found on our website ( Gimpshop is not maintained by us, nor is it recommended to use (or even ![]()
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