Software: Gimpshop
Alternative to: Photoshop
Link: http://www.gimpshop.com/
Gimpshop is an open source alternative to popular image editing software Adobe Photoshop. Based on the popular GIMP software GIMPshop has been ported to more closely resemble the look and feel of Photoshop for those uneasy with the changes that GIMP requires. The functionality of GIMP, which closely monitors that of Photoshop, has been retained. Use GIMPshop for image creation and editing, create multiple images and convert between image formats. Basic GIF animation can also be achieved.
Open source, in this case, differs from proprietary software in that it’s free. Anyone can download it and use it at no cost. Licensened under the GNU software license which allows for free distribution of the software as opposed to the paid/licensed versions of most popular software. It’s free. Anyone can download it and use it and share it and usually modify it.
Other popular OS software applications that I like include OpenOffice and Wordpress. OpenOffice is a free replacement for Microsoft Office that includes word processing, spreadsheets and drawing. Wordpress is a popular blogging platform that anyone can download and set up a blog.
Thank you for that information. A free Photoshop type program is a great deal. It is worth checking out if you have space on your hard drive.
ReplyDeleteI have never used Gimp, but I know several of my students have said that it is an alternative to Photoshop that they use at home. Thanks for sharing the information.
ReplyDeleteI am going to try this out! I heart adobe products!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information. My son is starting to get more interested in photo-editing, and has to go to his grandparents house to use Photoshop. I'm sure he will love Gimpshop!
ReplyDeleteGimpshop- what a name! I am definiely going to mention this to my yearbook classes! This would be a great assignment to give students to explore at home - knowing that they can get it at home when they do not have PhotoShop. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteGreat info. I mentioned Gimp but didn't know about Gimpshop. I'll check it out.
ReplyDeleteOOOOO you are my hero for today!!! I want PhotoShop so bad but can't afford it and now you say I can use a similar program for free!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Great example! I didn't know Gimp developed this part. Nice to know!! Will have to try it out!
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