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@corbin@infosec.pub to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

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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    15•1 year ago

    Can they just insist it’s pronounced like jimp and sidestep the issue? Imgur, .gif, GNOME, GIPHY get to set their own rules on pronunciation.

    • @Fantomas@lemmy.world
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      6•1 year ago

      Pack up lads. We solved it. Back to jimp.

    • @FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works
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      3•1 year ago

      That’s brilliant.

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