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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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GIMP rebranding as WLBR? (gitlab.gnome.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by zippy@lemmy.zip to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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[–] zippy@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

You have to set the WLBR_IS_GIMP env variable to get the new name. So I guess that might be what they going for, at least for now?

I get what you are saying but IMO the old name was hurting adoption. Imagine the headlines if say some city or government announced they are moving to GIMP from photoshop or affinity.

[–] testaccount372920@piefed.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago

I imagine them being something along the lines of 'Government organisation X moves from Photoshop to free open source alternative' or if a journalist is feeling funny 'Government organisation X moves from paid image manipulation software (PIMP) to GIMP'.

Anyways, I think it's only a minor issue limited to English speaking countries, and only a issue for people who already have issues

[–] yetAnotherUser@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago

Adoption in English speaking countries only. Why is adoption equally terrible internationally if the name is to blame?

Seriously, the ONLY reason I actually know gimp has other meanings is because of discussions of the program.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The terrible UI is hurting adoption.

[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

PhotoGimp can change the GIMP UI, for those migrating.

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