Technology@beehaw.org

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corbintoTechnology@beehaw.orgEnglish·5 months ago

The problem with GIMP

(www.spacebar.news)

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The problem with GIMP

(www.spacebar.news)

corbintoTechnology@beehaw.orgEnglish·5 months ago

The GIMP name controversy, explained

www.spacebar.news

GIMP was named after a character in Pulp Fiction. More than 20 years later, the name remains controversial and could be holding back the project.

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The thing is, floating windows were absolutely useless in the age of 13 - 17" CRTs. On modern ultrawide or even just conventional widescreen displays, they make far more sense.