Comments on: Ubuntu Dumps GIMP, Will Include F-Spot in Lucid Lynx

By: Wanderer

Wanderer — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:45:53 +0000

Chances are Ubuntu doesn't see a need to pre-install The GIMP, because not everybody uses it. The Software Center allows for quick and painless installation of The GIMP for those who need it. It's one minor step considering you have to install a ton of other stuff on a fresh install anyway.

Hardware vendors have been taking Linux/etc more seriously in the last couple of years, but it still has a long way to go. If Linux is going to evolve, it needs more support from the masses, especially the simple users. I only hope Ubuntu doesn't become another RedHat or SuSE.

By: cestover

cestover — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:11:23 +0000

Nobody has said whether it will still be on synaptic's list of installable programs. If it is, then, it won't be a problem. If not, then, I am against it. Why would Canonical want to emulate Microsoft. Aren't they supposed to make a better product. Are they actually going to dumb it down? I suppose that it will still be in Ubuntu Studio. Or should I make such a supposition?

By: Techblogger

Techblogger — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:52:38 +0000

I don't have a problem with them removing it or any other package most have come to expect, but they could include some kind of click-able toolbar or something like the window that opens with a new install of Linux Mint, with links to download Gimp or whatever other package you remove should users want it.

I don't buy this nonsense that because Windows doesn't Linux shouldn't. Windows doesn't have issues with video, are you going to finally fix it in Linux? So far, "flicker" is still bad in Linux.

If you want to lighten the bundle, fine. But don't hide it from new Linux heads. Enhance the experience, don't start putting limits on it like Apple does, then tell us "it's magical." We don't roll like that.

By: Shaine

Shaine — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:47:33 +0000

I can understand this decision. Gimp is seldom used by non-enthusiasts. Most users just need to zoom, crop, remove red-eye and other basic non layering functions. Somebody that would really benefit from the Gimp are likely to seek it out and install via Synaptic on their own.