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    I know this is going to sound stupid...but I cannot get GIMP :(

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Greg, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. Greg

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    I keep looking for it, but I can only find a 16bit installer (which doesn't work for me at work...they don't allow 16bit apps anymore). So where's the 32bit version???
     
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    really? I installed it on x64 Vista
    and I just tested with the "filetype" tool in Win32 Console Toolbox
    and it says 32bit Windows GUI (x86)
     
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    This page claims its 32 bit Gregory. FYI in the past when I tried Gimp (and promptly uninstalled as I was a n00b - still am, back then), I think I used the 16bit version :p
     
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    Ummm...oops. Didn't install the GTK first... :( Thanks!

    Fascinating program...how does GIMP compare to something like Photoshop?
     
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    In general:

    GIMP: Harder to understand the UI (but better IMHO, since it's a true multi-window app, rather than Photoshop's annoying as heck MDI), but it has 110% of the functions most users will use, and it's free (and updated about every 2 weeks)
    Photoshop: Easier interface initially, and much more power for the professional image editor. But it's expensive, and isn't updated very often, even for compatibility fixes.
     
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