Re: [Gimp-user] Gimp version

[Cliff Pratt <enkiduonthenet gmail com>]

What do you mean by "software center"? Do you mean the "Ubuntu Software"
app?

When I look at Ubuntu Software it shows 4 entries for Gimp. It claims I
have many of them installed. There are three sources. They are
'ubuntu-eoan-universe' (2.10.8-2), 'dh.flathub.org' (2.10.12), and 'snap
store' (2.10.18).

When I use "Show Applications" (the grid of 9 dots at the bottom left) and
search for Gimp. I see three icons. I haven't investigated them.

I have a link in my Favourites which points to 2.10.8.

I've no idea how I achieved that! Sorry. I must sort it out!

Cheers,

Cliff

On Sun, Apr 19, 2020 at 9:12 AM Carusoswi <forums gimpusers com> wrote:

> > Ubuntu is based on Debian and the default Gimp version comes from the
> > Debian version.
> >
> > Guessing you use Ubuntu 19.10  based on Debian 10 and hence Gimp
> > 2.10.8 is the default.
> >
> > If you have a Gimp 2.10.18 it is a 'snap' version from the so-called
> > ubuntu software centre.
> >
> > The problem with snap applications is they are 'self-contained' &
> > 'sandboxed' and can be limited if you ever intend to use any extra
> > compiled plug-ins or external RAW editors such as Rawtherapee or
> > Darktable.
>
> Thanks for the reply.  I am certain now that I did download '18' as a snap
> from
> the software center.  Still curious why that version does not appear when I
> search the software center.  I remember having to set permissions before
> Gimp
> would work properly.
>
> I do use darktable extensively, as it is among my favorite RAW editors.
> On the
> Windows side, I use Capture One, also, IMHO, very good.  I got rid of PSCC
> in
> favor of Gimp on both sides.  I have experienced no problem with GIMP in
> conjunction with darktable, but have not tried to use any extra compiled
> plug-ins.
>
> I am an avid photographer (film and digital), and consider myself a fairly
> advanced user of photo-editing software, but I am certain there is much
> more
> that I could do by learning even more.
>
> Thanks again for your informative reply.
>
> Caruso
>
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