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The problem with GIMP
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this post was submitted on 03 Jun 2024
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The name holds it back more than you know. No EP or AD wants to put "The GIMP" on their software list for a project. I have to have a conversation with someone ensuring we're good on all our licenses, and they ask, "What is this GIMP thing?" Answering it makes me sound like an unprofessional jackass. The company would rather just pay Adobe.
It should be renamed to GLIMPSE. Gnu/Linux Image Manipulation Program Special Edition
YES! 👏👏
There was a fork of gimp with this name, but sadly abandoned
https://www.geeksmint.com/glimpse-a-fork-of-the-gimp/
I liked GLIDE, which was suggested a few years ago, though I can't remember what the acronym was now