GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) comes from Source Forge and they do not allow any kind (and I mean any kind) of malicious software on their site. It is part of the Open Software movement and is a most reputable program for anyone wanting powerful and free photo image editing software. But you are correct about a lot of miscellaneous “free” software being little more than a vehicle for spreading adware, malware, or viruses.
GIMP in free as in freedom – not freeware. The source code is freely available, and you could look at it out of curiosity and even compile it yourself.
But if you use a Windows binary, you are, however, trusting the person who compiled it for you not to patch in some “features”.
Some distributors of open source programs do charge for Windows binaries (i.e. the service of compiling it for Windows), but you could still compile it yourself after a (perhaps frustrating) learning curve.
Forgot to mention, it’s Photoshop CS4 Extended version. I use a Mac mini and 24" Asus monitor, except when I’m on the road when I use a five year old Macbook Pro.
OzzieJohn over 10 years ago
Birds have hair?
ex window inspector over 10 years ago
looks like his hair is still white
edclectic over 10 years ago
So would mens skin mags be a Photoshop of whores?
TexTech over 10 years ago
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) comes from Source Forge and they do not allow any kind (and I mean any kind) of malicious software on their site. It is part of the Open Software movement and is a most reputable program for anyone wanting powerful and free photo image editing software. But you are correct about a lot of miscellaneous “free” software being little more than a vehicle for spreading adware, malware, or viruses.
stuart over 10 years ago
GIMP in free as in freedom – not freeware. The source code is freely available, and you could look at it out of curiosity and even compile it yourself.
But if you use a Windows binary, you are, however, trusting the person who compiled it for you not to patch in some “features”.
Some distributors of open source programs do charge for Windows binaries (i.e. the service of compiling it for Windows), but you could still compile it yourself after a (perhaps frustrating) learning curve.
boldyuma over 10 years ago
Lucky cartoonist..they don’t need Photoshop to ply their trade.
plgrguy Premium Member over 10 years ago
Forgot to mention, it’s Photoshop CS4 Extended version. I use a Mac mini and 24" Asus monitor, except when I’m on the road when I use a five year old Macbook Pro.