Re: [Gimp-gui] GIMP ---> Pixi: suggested name change

[marty <marty heavyreckoning com>]

On 05/08/2017 10:51 AM, Joshua Coppersmith-Heaven wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> GIMP is a great programme, but it is not a great name. Changing its 
> identity to something more likeable will help to get more users, and 
> potentially more developers.
>
> There is a commercial image editor called Pixie (with an e), but not 
> Pixi. This makes sense, as long as the software remains a pixel-based 
> editor. I've thought about the name for a while, before google came 
> out with their latest phone!

In a world of software of dubious use and quality, but with "cool" 
names, GIMP stands out.  I will always call it GIMP with great respect 
and appreciation even if the name changes.  Also, it is bad luck to 
change the name of open source software.  Or maybe that is boats, but I 
think the same cosmic algorithm applies.

Marty G