Re: [Gimp-user] Affinity is an alternative

["Rick Strong" <rnstrong primus ca>]

No, I was just trying to be helpful to those who may be looking for an 
inexpensive alternative. It would seem I've disturbed the religious purists. 
Linux is for losers.

R

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ken Moffat via gimp-user-list
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2022 11:33 PM
To: gimp-user-list gnome org
Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Affinity is an alternative

On Sun, Oct 23, 2022 at 01:01:57PM -0400, Rick Strong wrote:
> I don’t want to dis GIMP, which has been good for me, but I do suggest 
> people look at Affinity software at https://affinity.serif.com.
>
> Their three products: Publisher (publication layout), Photo (photo and 
> pixel  manipulation) and Designer (vector illustration) are all first 
> rate. Very low priced and NO SUBSCRIPTION. Free trials. Win, Mac & Ipad 
> versions. A very helpful community. This is my go-to suite now.
>
> Cheers,
> Rick S.

For some of us, particularly those on linux and BSDs, free/libre
source which we can compile ourselves is important.  Recommending
proprietary software on what is still a gimp list sounds like
trolling.

ĸen
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