Re: [Gimp-user] 8 bit vs. 16 or more bit

[Alexandre Prokoudine <alexandre prokoudine gmail com>]

On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM, Kevin Horkan wrote:
> I've tried some research on this subject but have come up with little
> definitive information.  I'm new to gimp, have used photoshop some,
> and am new to the iMac and OSx operating system.  As a
> photographer moving from prosumer to professional (hopefully), I am
> wondering about the quality differences between gimp and photoshop,
> especially in the bit rate area.

Photoshop wins right now

>  If the bit rates make a difference to the quality of the finished product
> (especially prints), will gimp be going to higher bit rates

It will

> and will this include the mac version?

It will

Alexandre Prokoudine
http://libregraphicsworld.org