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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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"Linux Desktop: A Collective Delusion" - an unhinged rant (tadeubento.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Linux has made significant strides, and in 2023, it’s better than ever. However, there are still individuals perpetuating a delusion: that desktop Linux is as user-friendly and productive as its mainstream counterparts. After a few discussions on Lemmy, I believe it’s important to provide a clear review of where Linux falls short as a daily driver for average users.

EDIT: can I just make it clear I don't agree with this article one bit and think it's an unhinged polemic?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You see, I answered your question. Now, where is the answer you promised? Let me guess, you don't have any?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

GIMP's interface can definitely be less intuitive for some users.

GIMP does not always seamlessly integrate into professional workflows.

Photoshop offers a more extensive set of advanced features and tools, such as advanced text handling, 3D capabilities, etc, which are not as robust in GIMP.

GIMP's CMYK support is not robust at all.

GIMP's non-destructive editing features are poor in comparison to photoshop.

GIMP's native format (XCF) is not as universally compatible as PSD

GIMP has significantly fewer learning resources. This is more about the community and less about the software.

These are just a few examples.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I think some parts are just a question of perspective. I am not a GFX person. But I have friends that work in this field. One of them starter learning with gimp. And he constantly is ranting about photoshop at work. He claims the interface of PS is garbage, support for some obscure file format is not even there and so on.

So, I think it depends on what your are used to.

For the documentation: yes! And raw image support is an issue to. Mostly because of proprietary bullshit standards, but yes. This is missing.

Does this make gimp to a shit software? No

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Well, MS Paint is awesome for something.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

GIMP is not a replacement for Adobe's tools. Anyone who says so is not a professional. It is perfectly suitable for hobbyists and somewhat advanced work but it is a decade behind on features that are considered standard now. FCPX is running into this same problem in the NLE world. Until 2018 or so apple could hang but Resolve, Premiere, and Avid are just so far ahead now and innovating while they languish. At the end of the day if you don't have modern, advanced tools, you have a ceiling to professional market capture. Adobe then trumps gimp on name recognition and usability so they get the casual market too. It's just not a contest.