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Couldn’t they just call it IMP(Image Manipulation Program)?
Yeah, GNU IMP. Recognisable and easy to understand for those familiar with the old name.
WLBR just seems like people being clever for clevers sake.
Yeah we can just call it GIMP for short
Yeah and you’d think GNU would like the recognition too.
Because their mascot is already named Wilber and BSD already has an infernal mascot.
Why not SIMP(super Image Manipulation Program)?
I’d rather have a little demon than a simp
Would you prefer a LIMP or a PIMP? Or are you a WIMP?
The Image Manipulation Program Formerly Known As Gimp, or
TIMPFKAG
It's the perfect name: Pronounceable, unique i.e. searchable, and a silly abbreviation. Nobody could object to that.