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Author:  big_D [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
The next version of Ubuntu won't have the Gimp installed as part of the standard packages.

http://www.heise.de/open/artikel/Die-Wo ... 70245.html

Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.


At the Ubuntu Develop Summit, they made the decision to drop The Gimp from the standard installation of Ubuntu. The program is simply too complicated and they will also win back a lot of space on the CD image - and F-Spot is already there to cover photo editing...
Author:  forquare1 [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
I'd like to see feature development on The Gimp frozen and for the developers to really work on the interface (and a proper Mac OS X native version :P ). The Gimp is simply far too confusing for simple edits. For simple things, it's just as good as PhotoShop/Fireworks, but it needs a simpler GUI.
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
big_D wrote:
Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.


and what's that in English …
Author:  EddArmitage [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
MrStevenRogers wrote:
big_D wrote:
Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.

and what's that in English …

big_D wrote:
At the Ubuntu Develop Summit, they made the decision to drop The Gimp from the standard installation of Ubuntu. The program is simply too complicated and they will also win back a lot of space on the CD image - and F-Spot is already there to cover photo editing...
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
this is a British/UK forum i expect English, nothing more nothing less, end of story …
Author:  big_D [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
That's why I translated the original comment into English... :?
Author:  John_Vella [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a British/UK forum i expect English, nothing more nothing less, end of story …


I was so tempted to correct the errors in your post, but decided not to, as that would have been picky ;) :P :lol: :etc:
Author:  EddArmitage [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
John_Vella wrote:
MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a British/UK forum i expect English, nothing more nothing less, end of story …

I was so tempted to correct the errors in your post, but decided not to, as that would have been picky ;) :P :lol: :etc:

Holy smeg cakes batman! Is this the first time JV has chosen not to comment on something?!?!?!
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
John_Vella wrote:
MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a British/UK forum i expect English, nothing more nothing less, end of story …


I was so tempted to correct the errors in your post, but decided not to, as that would have been picky ;) :P :lol: :etc:


feel free (shrug) …
Author:  John_Vella [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
EddArmitage wrote:
John_Vella wrote:
MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a British/UK forum i expect English, nothing more nothing less, end of story …

I was so tempted to correct the errors in your post, but decided not to, as that would have been picky ;) :P :lol: :etc:

Holy smeg cakes batman! Is this the first time JV has chosen not to comment on something?!?!?!


Or you could take the view that by making a point of pointing out how I didn't point out the errors I was in fact pointing out the errors.

:shock: :lol: :etc:
Author:  Nick [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
big_D wrote:
Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.


What the hell is that? Seriously... :roll:

I'm with the Rog.
Author:  forquare1 [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
Nick wrote:
big_D wrote:
Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.


What the hell is that? Seriously... :roll:

I'm with the Rog.


big_D wrote:
Quote:
Nach einer auf dem Ubuntu Developer Summit getroffenen Entscheidung wird die Bildbearbeitung Gimp nicht mehr zur Standard-Ausstattung von Ubuntu gehören. Das Programm sei zu kompliziert, durch den Verzicht gewinne man zusätzlichen Platz auf der CD und für die Fotobearbeitung läge ja F-Spot bei, so die Entwickler.


At the Ubuntu Develop Summit, they made the decision to drop The Gimp from the standard installation of Ubuntu. The program is simply too complicated and they will also win back a lot of space on the CD image - and F-Spot is already there to cover photo editing...


It took a couple of seconds to scan through (as a non-German reader/speaker) and realise that Dave had produced the translation, perhaps he did not indicate that it was the translation very well, but it doesn't need the whole thread to argue about the damn thing. People have complained about how the OP was structured, but damnit, what do you think of the news!?
Author:  rustybucket [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 4:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
forquare1 wrote:
I'd like to see feature development on The Gimp frozen and for the developers to really work on the interface (and a proper Mac OS X native version :P ). The Gimp is simply far too confusing for simple edits. For simple things, it's just as good as PhotoShop/Fireworks, but it needs a simpler GUI.

Agreed.

That's one of the biggest killers for free software in general - the GUIs suck.
Author:  Nick [ Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
forquare1 wrote:
what do you think of the news!?


I think good riddance.

I've never used the gimp, but I've heard it's crap.
Author:  gavomatic57 [ Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ubuntu dropping the Gimp
Nick wrote:
forquare1 wrote:
what do you think of the news!?


I think good riddance.

I've never used the gimp, but I've heard it's crap.


I really like it - it takes some getting used to but I don't find it any harder to use than Photoshop Elements 8. I often install it on my non-linux operating systems too. It's certainly a hell of a lot lighter than PSE and much much cheaper!
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