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List:       gimp-user
Subject:    Re: [Gimp-user] GIMP vs Photoshop UI
From:       Brendan <mailinglist () endosquid ! com>
Date:       2007-09-26 20:18:11
Message-ID: 200709261618.11241.mailinglist () endosquid ! com
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On Wednesday 26 September 2007, Greg wrote:
> --- gimp_user <david@atf4.com> wrote:
> > ...[GIMP] does not have an interface that makes for an easy user
> > transition from the industry PS standard it is not a tool that is
> > ready for adoption by high quality image makers.
>
> I would disagree with this.  I use both PS and GIMP and thanks to PH I
> had no problems learning GIMP's UI.  Of course, your millage will vary.
>  In fact, there are more similarities than differences:
>
>    o Each has a palette of editing tools on one side of the screen
>    o Each has additional tool palettes on the other side (e.g., layers)
>    o And each has a main image window
>
> The UI differences, IMO, are minor:
>
>    o Distinct windows for palettes and image window
>    o Options moved from top of window to below editing tools
>    o Image window enhanced with its own menu bar.
>
> Even most of the icons are similar to Photoshop.  Unless your brand new
> to Photoshop, I don't see the problem.

Just because you don't understand it does not mean that it is not a large 
issue. I would tend to agree, but not with your conclusion.
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