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Free Software Pioneer and Controversial Figure Richard Stallman Reinstated to FSF Board
According to an article from The Verge, Richard Stallman "is rejoining the board of the Free Software Foundation." Stallman is unarguably one of the most, if not THE most, polarizing figures in the free software and tech worlds. What makes this man so divisive? To put...
21 GIMP Graphic Design Tutorials to Master for 2021
GIMP may be a free photo editor, but it has amazing capabilities when it comes to graphic design. With its myriad shape and free-hand selection tools, paths tool, text tool, and live-preview filters (known as GEGL filters) that make certain graphic design techniques...
GIMP in Longest Drought Between Release Versions Since GIMP 2.10’s Initial Release
It's been over 160 days since GIMP last put out a new release version (GIMP 2.10.22 was released on October 7th, 2020). That's longer than any period between stable release versions since the major GIMP 2.10 version first came out on April 27th, 2018 (nearly 3 years...
20 Best GIMP Tutorials of 2020
2020 was an insanely crazy year to say the least. However, despite the chaos, Davies Media Design has still managed to put out quite a few GIMP tutorials on the subjects of photo editing, photo manipulation, graphic design, and Photoshop vs. GIMP - among other things....
How to Draw a Rectangle in GIMP
Looking to learn how to draw a rectangle in GIMP? It's super easy and beginner friendly! In this GIMP Help Article, I'll show you how to draw rectangles in GIMP using built-in tools. You can watch the video version of this tutorial below, or skip over it to read the...
Inkscape Designers Stun with Incredible Artwork in Inkscape 1.1 About Screen Contest
Inkscape, the free scalable vector graphics alternative to premium software like Adobe Illustrator, has held numerous "About Screen" contests over the years as a way to get the Inkscape community involved in the software's design as well as showcase the many talents...
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