Re: [Gimp-user] Affinity is an alternative

[Pat David <patdavid gmail com>]

I would tend to agree with Ken that this sounds much more like trolling.
No different than "suggesting" someone use photoshop to this list than
affinity - all closed source and not real alternatives.
"Linux is for losers" :D :D :D

On Mon, Oct 24, 2022 at 8:46 AM Rick Strong <rnstrong primus ca> wrote:

> 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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