Re: GIMP 3.0.0 Is Here!

On 2025-03-22 09:16, Lester Thorpe wrote:

Outwardly, the only difference is that the UI is now based in
GTK3 and hence it is themeable.  Who has the fucking time to
fiddle with themes?
 But virtually all criticisms of the GIMP are directed to the
UI as if the UI is somehow highly significant.
 A true image pro wouldn't even notice the UI but the hordes
of dilettantes certainly do.
  

I wasn't aware that one had to be a "true image pro" to use GIMP. Good to know.
Guess that means I'll have to stop. I'm not now, nor have I ever been, a "true image pro." That must be why I hate the dark theme that's been the UI default for some time. I find it distracting. First thing I do when installing on a new computer is restore it to the lighter "System" theme. Sacrilege.
I'm a farmer, and I've been mistakenly using GIMP for years to prepare planning maps that show what I want to plant where on my diversified farm. They use a satellite photo as a base, with color-coded fields drawn on it as overlaying layers, labeled with the size in acres.
Very useful when describing the plan to those entrusted with carrying it out. But now I have to give all that up, because GIMP is only for "true image pros."
TJ