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Free Graphics (Photo Editing) Software - Which one?

post #1 of 19
7/17/05 at 9:08pm
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Hello,

I just recently bought a Toshiba laptop (Windows XP Home O.S.) for my aunt and want to install software on it. I am looking for a free graphics/photo editing program that has many of the features that can be found on Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance,

grecinos
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post #2 of 19
7/17/05 at 9:14pm
The Gimp...

M$ also has one out in beta (or soon will), can't think of what it's called.
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post #3 of 19
7/17/05 at 11:02pm
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Originally Posted by cubbie5150
The Gimp...

M$ also has one out in beta (or soon will), can't think of what it's called.
The Gimp... Somehow I just can't bring it to myself to install this program on my aunt's computer with a name like that...

Any other suggestions?
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post #4 of 19
7/17/05 at 11:29pm
Picasa2
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post #5 of 19
7/17/05 at 11:54pm
The Gimp stands for "The GNU Image Manipulation Program" and is an excellent piece of free photo editing software.
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post #6 of 19
7/18/05 at 12:41am
Nothing is going to beat The Gimp in terms of functionality for the price you pay.
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post #7 of 19
7/18/05 at 12:54am
The Gimp, all the way.

Trust us.
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post #8 of 19
7/18/05 at 1:36am
gimp pwnz all except photoshop (that ain't free)
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post #9 of 19
7/18/05 at 1:42am
Although i will agree the gimp one of the best image editing software ever (way better the pay for play, macromedia fireworks). If the name is going to kill the ms beta spoken about is call Acrylic.
http://www.microsoft.com/products/ex...n/default.aspx
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post #10 of 19
7/18/05 at 1:59am
All mentioned (The Gimp, Picassa, and Acrylic) are all viable solutions. I would give edge to The Gimp as it is the most robust of the choices.

Another very basic editor would be Paint.NET.
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post #11 of 19
7/18/05 at 11:41am
If you are willing to pay a little bit, look on eBay for Micrografx Picture Publisher version 8 or newer. You should be able to get it for under 50 bucks. It's got some very sophisticated tools that rival Photoshop's.

Otherwise, the Gimp is easily the best editor for its price.
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post #12 of 19
7/18/05 at 1:36pm
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Originally Posted by epp_b
If you are willing to pay a little bit...
At that price point, I would think Paint Shop Pro would be a much better choice.
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post #13 of 19
7/18/05 at 5:16pm
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Will Acrylic be available for free once it's released?
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post #14 of 19
7/18/05 at 5:35pm
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Originally Posted by grecinos
Will Acrylic be available for free once it's released?
I believe I've read somewhere it would be, but, it would probably be released w/ a time limited license like MSAS.
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post #15 of 19
7/18/05 at 5:36pm
microsoft? free? surely you jest
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post #16 of 19
7/18/05 at 5:55pm
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post #17 of 19
7/18/05 at 6:40pm
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Originally Posted by cubbie5150
I believe I've read somewhere it would be, but, it would probably be released w/ a time limited license like MSAS.
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Originally Posted by tlo
microsoft? free? surely you jest
At least some form of Anti-Spyware (if not the entire application) will remain free according to the Micosoft representatives I spoke to at the last TechNet and Partner talks.
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post #18 of 19
7/18/05 at 8:40pm
The Gimp all the way. BEsdides what's wrong with the name (copied from www.answers.com:
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gimp1 (gĭmp)
n.

A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe, guipure.

[Perhaps from French guimpe. See guimpe.]

gimp2 (gĭmp) Slang.
n.
A limp or a limping gait.
A person who limps.
intr.v., gimped, gimp·ing, gimps.

To walk with a limp.

[Origin unknown.]
gimp'y adj.

gimp3 (gĭmp)
n.

Spirit; pep.

[Origin unknown.]
maybe you just saw pulp fiction too many times & are a fraind of your aunt bringin out the gimp
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post #19 of 19
7/18/05 at 9:10pm
Heh, "gimp" is also used in online gaming as either a verb, meaning to mess up your character, or as a noun, meaning a character that is messed up, or a player that is less than capable.
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