gimp users group

just wanted to let folk know i'm starting a gimp users group called gimpers galore. it will be for new as well as experienced gimp users. figured it might be nice to promote the software, increase inworld creations, and just be nice.

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I use the GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) on Linux, but there is also a Windows version available. It's free, open source software, with most of the same features as Photoshop.

I also recommend The GIMP Essential Reference, and Grokking the GIMP, both from New Riders Press.

Hehe, yes, it is used.
I find it handles alpha a lot better than the 'ahem' alternatives... lol.

Got no space left to add a new group though. But good luck.

I use gimp. It's powerful, free and fast download.

It does pretty much the same stuff as Photoshop so Photoshop tutorials and manuals apply also to gimp.

Azelda

thank you so much for the steering! i was tinkering around with it last night without too much success, but hey, Rome wasnt built in a day, right?? thx again for the info~ lilone

hehehe Welcome aboard!

I love the GIMP. I got used to it on Linux, and found out I even prefer the Windows version to Photoshop. Most likely due to familiarity.

I like the way it handles alphas a lot better. I don't end up with those white lines around the pattern. I also just find it simpler, though again that could be due to being used to it.