From: Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks>
Subject: Re: GIMP 3.0.0-RC1
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On Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:25:54 GMT, Charlie Gibbs wrote:

> 
> Meanwhile, those of us who just want to get the job done ignore all
> that and look for a package that does what we want without all that
> other stuff getting the way.
>

The Photoshop lackeys are always the instigators.  They seem greatly
distressed by the fact that some folks do not worship their idol.

The last time I used Photoshop, the desktop and not the "cloud" version,
I was appalled that it is actually based on the MDI, or the multiple-
document interface.  MDI is by far the stupidest idea of an interface
that anyone could imagine, especially in this era of multiple desktops/
screens.  The GIMP uses the sensible SDI model which is infinitely
more comfortable and efficient.

But the only advantage that Photoshop has over the GIMP is its ability
to handle huge numbers of layers which I suppose is very important in
that ridiculous world of commercial art and marketing.  I can't see
any REAL image pro being that enthused about multiple layering. 

The Photoshop apologists will always focus on the graphical interface
which should be of minor concern to any image pro.  The important part
of image processing is understanding what has to be done and then how
to accomplish it.  The actual GUI is only a secondary consideration.


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