Linux has made significant strides, and in 2023, it’s better than ever. However, there are still individuals perpetuating a delusion: that desktop Linux is as user-friendly and productive as its mainstream counterparts. After a few discussions on Lemmy, I believe it’s important to provide a clear review of where Linux falls short as a daily driver for average users.

EDIT: can I just make it clear I don’t agree with this article one bit and think it’s an unhinged polemic?

    • lidstah@lemmy.sdf.org
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      11 months ago

      Nope. That’s called the burden of proof. You started by saying “gimp is shit”, it’s up to you to prove it, it’s not up to the people responding you to disprove your point of view. What you’re doing right now is called a fallacy and just totally discredit yourself.

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        11 months ago

        No. Im asking for alternatives, and then saying my opinion is that gimp is shit.

        Making excuses for not answering my question is pretty lame. If I answer you, you won’t answer me. You’ll just attack my opinions and leave. No thanks lol

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      11 months ago

      The answer is simple, Gimp is the only “full featured” photoshop replacement. And the os doesn’t matter for this. There is no alternative in windows besides gimp. Apples products also fall short.

      And now, why is gimp shit?

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          11 months ago

          You see, I answered your question. Now, where is the answer you promised? Let me guess, you don’t have any?

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            11 months ago

            GIMP’s interface can definitely be less intuitive for some users.

            GIMP does not always seamlessly integrate into professional workflows.

            Photoshop offers a more extensive set of advanced features and tools, such as advanced text handling, 3D capabilities, etc, which are not as robust in GIMP.

            GIMP’s CMYK support is not robust at all.

            GIMP’s non-destructive editing features are poor in comparison to photoshop.

            GIMP’s native format (XCF) is not as universally compatible as PSD

            GIMP has significantly fewer learning resources. This is more about the community and less about the software.

            These are just a few examples.