The problem with GIMP

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The problem with GIMP

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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.

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Aradina [They/Them] ( @Aradina@lemmy.ml )
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I’m not saying its solely the name, I’m saying its the earliest stumbling point for getting people to use it
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  The only time I have ever heard of anyone complaining about the name were literally the Glimpse devs themselves.

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