Man, respectfully, for those of us constantly in online spaces a logical answer like this seems to make total sense. In reality, that’s ridiculous and totally impractical. And it’s ridiculous when a software program that’s intending to replace a mainstream commercial program doesn’t consider the branding. GIMP has been around for decades and are steadfast about this name, but you are deluding yourself if you truly believe that they wouldn’t have made considerably more progress toward broad adoption if they had a better name.
I see a lot of whining about the name. Just use the full name if you don’t like the acronym.
Man, respectfully, for those of us constantly in online spaces a logical answer like this seems to make total sense. In reality, that’s ridiculous and totally impractical. And it’s ridiculous when a software program that’s intending to replace a mainstream commercial program doesn’t consider the branding. GIMP has been around for decades and are steadfast about this name, but you are deluding yourself if you truly believe that they wouldn’t have made considerably more progress toward broad adoption if they had a better name.
It’s called gimp cause it’s submissive to Photoshop and covered in rubber or leather bondage
It’s not the name holding them back. As everyone else in here is saying, it’s the UI quirks.
I think it can be more than one thing and the name has never helped.
One mans quirk is another mans standard