GMorris wrote:
> Yeah, it sucks how the platform Gimp was targeted for in the first place
> doesn't have the driver files needed to run all this WinHardware and
> such.
> But, that's the way it is for now, and until people get a backbone and
> start using Linux as a valid alternative for Windows,
I do not think that the general population is willing to use Linux (even
though it is better) until a couple of things happen. There needs to be
a standard package manager and installation procedure across distros.
There also needs to be a standard set of folders where all of the
programs and configurations files are installed. Many times you have
folders of like name under other folders with similar names and then
finally under some unique parent folder but in another distro the files
on in different places causing for a real pain.
Then all of the hardware mfg has to be willing to sup****t Linux. And I
am sure MS will use its influence to see that will not happen.
> it ain't gonna happen.
> Just like drugs will never be legal. If more people would spend time
> writing device drivers for Linux, it would be a much more convenient and
> feasible alternative, same way as if Americans would actually use a one
> Dollar coin. It's there, but few like it and many avoid it like the
> plague.
>
> Think about this:
>
> If there suddenly WAS no Windows anymore, how many people do you
> think would make a sudden decision to install Linux? Can't get email?
> Then again, what if the US Treasury just stops making $1 bills? Reckon
> people will STILL avoid that Dollar coin and use quarters instead? I
> guess
> we will see, because eventually things like that happen. Still,
> there's no use
> moaning about it now, when you can't really do much about it...
>
> "measekite" <inkystinky@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:_ylwk.19223$LG4.9874@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>>
>> sobriquet wrote:
>>> Hi.
>>>
>>> I'm exploring gimp and really like all the tutorials at
>>> meetthegimp.org
>>>
>>
>> Thanks for the link. It looks promising. Bookmarked it for later
read.
>>> <snip> Niek
>>>
>>
>> I use and like Gimp. But PS is still better but too costly and the
>> cost goes on and on and on with each upgrade. Then you got the copy
>> protection crap like Microsoft. The biggest issue with Gimp as well
>> as Linux in general is printing. The print mfg (I keep speaking with
>> them) claim there is not demand for Linux and the Techs do tell me
>> that even though they are familiar with Linux ( some even use it from
>> time to time) very few if any calls request or complain about the
>> lack of Linux drivers. That makes it even more difficult for Gimp to
>> sup****t Linux printers and their associated profiles for producing
>> good photos. That is why Windows keeps hanging around on Linux
>> computers where the user would love to dump Windows and NTFS.
>>
>> Scanning is not too far behind in printing along with Mouse software
>> and other pieces of hardware.
>
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