GIMP 2.8 Will Sport a Redesigned UI

ceswiedler writes "Ars Technica's Ryan Paul previews the upcoming release of the GIMP. It will include a single-window mode where the user can dock toolbar windows and switch between images via tabs. There are other improvements as well, including docking support in multi-window mode and improvements to the text tool." To get this early preview, Paul compiled version 2.7.1 from the active development branch, along with its dependencies.

Comments

Re:Smartest workflow move ....ever!

[ztransform]

you should be using focus-follows-mouse

Focus-follows-mouse made no sense back in the old days with Solaris work stations. It still makes no sense.

Re:I can't wait until. . .

[lena_10326]

Is that the 3rd actual use for the ipad? Portable electronic sketch pad. Too bad no stylus though. It's easier to sketch with a pencil like stylus. Given 1st is glorified MP3 player and 2nd book reader.

Why?

[eno2001]

OK, I know the project is trying to appease the knuckle draggers who can't use their brains to learn how to use a GUI. But, I'm hoping they retain fullscreen with the ability to basically hide all tools. When you're someone who actually knows what they're doing with image manipulation you want the maximum amount of space to work in. The toolbars and menus should be nearly non-existent until you need them. GIMP has done this for a LONG time. The idea of having a massive, ugly mess of toolbars "docked" is simply to cater to moronic users who have poor memory skills. So be it. The fact is that about 80% of the computer user base is moronic, so there IS mind share there which will only improve GIMP's adoption. But don't take away vital functionality for users who actually *think*.

TT