Re: [Gimp-user] Why is interface black and white

[Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com>]

1) Yes, Gimp can be sold (see the licence), but mostly to people that
don't know they can also get it for free.

2) See "Edit > Preferences > Interface > Themes" and  "Edit >
Preferences > Interface > Icon  Themes"? You can also find other themes
on the net and add them to your available themes.


On 06/11/2021 15:31, Neil Asher via gimp-user-list wrote:
> Hi,
> There are 2 things i would like to bring to your attention:-
>
> Firstly, did you know some people are selling this freeware software on ebay.
> They say they have full authority to sell this product but I’m not certain they do.
> I’ve attached a screenshot of the DVD (there is nothing to say it is Gimp software) and a screenshot of the 
> seller incase you want to take action
> against them.
> If I had known it was freeware I wouldn’t have bought it off ebay.
>
> Secondly.
> I loaded the DVD I had bought and when I opened the interface it is in black and white – see screen shot and 
> not nicely coloured as in your manual – see screenshot.
> When I noticed it was freeware I uninstalled the product.
>
> I then downloaded the GIMP software from your website but the interface is still black and white.
> I’m not sure if everything is working but I just can’t work with an interface that is so dull and boring.
> Can you tell me how to get a nice coloured interface to work with please.
>
> Regards,
> Neil Asher