The GIMP name controversy, explained
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GIMP was named after a character in Pulp Fiction. More than 20 years later, the name remains controversial and could be holding back the project.
  • refalo@programming.dev
    81·
    5 个月前

    I don’t think the name is why it isn’t used so much. I think it’s because it’s un-intuitive and almost incomparable to non-destructive/parametric professional programs. You can’t even change text after applying a style… for many, things like this makes it practically useless for real work.

    Someone already tried to fork GIMP in order to change the name (Glimpse)… it didn’t work and they gave up.

    • Aradina [She/They]@lemmy.mlEnglish
      11·
      5 个月前

      I’m not saying its solely the name, I’m saying its the earliest stumbling point for getting people to use it

      • refalo@programming.dev
        31·
        5 个月前

        The only time I have ever heard of anyone complaining about the name were literally the Glimpse devs themselves.