GIMP No Longer Packaged with Ubuntu
PrintFuture Ubunu installations will no longer include GIMP, starting with version 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), it was announced during the Ubuntu Developer Summit.
According to those in attendance, the decision to kick GIMP to the curb was based on a variety of factors. One of the primary reasons was a feeling that the general user just doesn't use GIMP. The general consensus is that the photo editing software is too complex and better aimed at professionals. Developers also took issue with the amount of disc space GIMP takes up.
While controversial, the decision to remove GIMP from Ubuntu is viewed as an important one in promoting the OS as a mainstream option. And GIMP's developers seem to agree.
"That is pretty much in-line with our product vision," Sven Neumann, a respected GIMP developers and author of the GIMP Pocket Reference, wrote in response to Ubuntu's plan. "GIMP is a high-end application for professionals. It is not the tool that you would advise every user to use for their causal photo editing."
Most likely replacing GIMP for quick-and-dirty photo editing on the mainstream level is F-Spot.
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whiplash55
November 29, 2009 at 10:17pm
Worst photo app ever great way to F-up a picture as was ever invented.
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Mr_Gone
November 25, 2009 at 10:57am
I am all for removing programs that people dont always use... its a pain removing bloat wear when you dont even know is there
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gendoikari1
November 25, 2009 at 10:44am
The one thing I can't stand about GIMP is that a toolbar is a separate window. I much prefer Paint or Paint.net.
fry
November 25, 2009 at 10:04am
It's pretty silly that this made the news on all the tech sites. It was dumped because it takes up too much space. Install the package yourself if you want it. Big deal.
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MeTo
November 25, 2009 at 9:51am
I think the bare minimum should be on Ubuntu OS disk. Adding all the extras is where troubles can start. Still have all the extras available by download or request a CD/DVD.
semillertime
November 25, 2009 at 6:30am
I also agree that this isn't a very big issue as long as they maintain the current version of GIMP in the repository. The Synaptic Package Manager is certainly easy enough to use for those who are command-line adverse.
-Scott
Devo85x
November 25, 2009 at 6:16am
I use GIMP in Ubuntu all the time! Then again, if I want it... sudo apt-get install... The only problem that would come up is if I dont have an internet connection...
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