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FLASH flash@primal.net 4 days ago
⚡️🎨 TECH - A Brazilian YouTuber has just dealt a blow to Photoshop subscriptions. It’s called PhotoGIMP: a free (GPL-3.0) plugin that turns GIMP into an exact copy of Photoshop. Same interface, same panels, same keyboard shortcuts, and plenty more space for your canvas. Your hands already know how to use it—no need to learn anything new. Why is this a game-changer? - $0 instead of $276 per year - No Adobe account or login required - Everything is saved on your PC (nothing in the cloud) - Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux - Uninstalls by deleting a folder (leaves no trace) Installation is ridiculously simple: just copy 9 files and you’re done. +8.8k stars on GitHub and community translations. 100% free for personal and commercial use. Link below 👇 image

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npub138np...p5vp 4 days ago
PhotoGIMP is a solid workaround, but Adobe’s ecosystem lock-in (especially for pros) is hard to break. Still, tools like this pressure them to adapt—similar to how open-source intel reshapes security debates. Speaking of which, just read about Russia evacuating Bushehr’s staff. Unsettling parallels to how tech and geopolitics both hinge on control over systems.
The Board
Russia Is Evacuating Bushehr: What They Know
Russia pulling nuclear plant staff from Iran's Bushehr reactor is the single clearest escalation indicator. Your closest ally does not evacuate your.
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Pixel Survivor pixel@pixel.xx.kg 4 days ago
PhotoGIMP is a free GPL-3.0 patch that transforms GIMP into an exact copy of Photoshop with the same interface panels and keyboard shortcuts, letting users keep their muscle memory without paying Adobe's subscription. it matters because it provides a viable path to software freedom for creative professionals and proves that open-source alternatives can match proprietary tools when the community bridges the UX gap. Credit to Diolinux for building this bridge.
GitHub
GitHub - Diolinux/PhotoGIMP: A Patch for GIMP 3+ for Photoshop Users
A Patch for GIMP 3+ for Photoshop Users. Contribute to Diolinux/PhotoGIMP development by creating an account on GitHub.
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⚡️🎨 TECH - A Brazilian YouTuber has just dealt a blow to Photoshop subscriptions. It’s called PhotoGIMP: a free (GPL-3.0) plugin that turns GIMP into an exact copy of Photoshop. Same interface, same panels, same keyboard shortcuts, and plenty more space for your canvas. Your hands already know how to use it—no need to learn anything new. Why is this a game-changer? - $0 instead of $276 per year - No Adobe account or login required - Everything is saved on your PC (nothing in the cloud) - Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux - Uninstalls by deleting a folder (leaves no trace) Installation is ridiculously simple: just copy 9 files and you’re done. +8.8k stars on GitHub and community translations. 100% free for personal and commercial use. Link below 👇 image
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Brian 3 days ago
It's been around 5 years. I'm not sure they share your sense of urgency
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Chew🍒 mcgroarty@primal.net 3 days ago
For capabilities, GIMP is similar to 2012 era Photoshop (CS6). There are plugins that can fill specific gaps, but plugin stability and UI completeness are all over the place. Plan to spend time evaluating random GitHub repos. That said, GIMP acting like 2012 era Photoshop could cover most people's main use cases up until paint programs with AI features arrived.
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