{"product_id":"gimp-bible-isbn-9780470523971","title":"GIMP Bible","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulation program\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, and as its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction on how to get the very most out of it. \u003ci\u003eGIMP Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available that goes beyond official documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a digital artist or photographer, the step-by-step explanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power-use GIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understanding the GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all of GIMP's tools to create high-quality images, GIMP's default filters and plug-ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python and Scheme scripting, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editor that runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs; it is used to process digital graphics and photographs including creating graphics and logos, resizing and cropping photos, altering colors, combining images, creating basic GIF animated images, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhether you're a digital artist, professional photographer, or beginner, this detailed how-to shows you best practices, valuable techniques, and helpful tips for getting the most out of GIMP for your projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTopics include the GIMP interface and how to work with it, in-depth description of GIMP's tools and how to use them to create high-quality images, a comprehensive reference for all of GIMP's default filters and common plug-ins, and advanced customization with Python and Scheme scripting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the most out of this free image editing tool for your production pipeline with the \u003ci\u003eGIMP Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Meet GIMP 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What\u003c\/b\u003e is \u003cb\u003eGIMP? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What GIMP Can and Cannot Do 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with GIMP’s Interface 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows and Menus 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocks and Dialogs 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImages and Canvases 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Preferences 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Keyboard Shortcuts 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Thinking Digitally 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Images vs. Traditional Photographs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaster Graphics vs. Vector Graphics 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaster Images 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVector Images 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolution and Image Size 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Image Size and Resolution 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfusing Terminology 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Depth 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Spaces and Color Modes 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Spaces 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Modes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompression 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLossless Compression 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLossy Compression 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Started 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Your View in the Image Window 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Display Filters to Color Correct GIMP to Your Monitor 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing and Hiding Information 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnapping Controls 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePadding Color 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing and Hiding Parts of the Image Window 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection Tools 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRectangle Select 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEllipse Select 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree (Lasso) Select 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Select 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect by Color 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntelligent Scissors Select 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeground Select 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImage Tools 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformational Tools 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransform Tools 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint Tools 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Tools 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Taking Advantage of Paths 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Advantages of Paths: Get Some Vector in Your Raster 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Paths 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing with the Paths tool 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Path from a Selection 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Paths 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Paths Dialog 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImporting and Exporting Paths 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Paths 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting along a Path 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting with a Path 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Working with Layers and Masks 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Layers 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quick Overview of the Layers Dialog 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding, Duplicating, and Removing Layers 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging Layers in the Stack 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrouping and Merging Layers 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManipulating Layers 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResizing Layers 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Layers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Layer Transparency 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlending Modes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Layer Masks 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Layer Masks 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Layer Masks 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffectively Using Features in the Select Menu 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Using Channels 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Channels 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed, Green, and Blue: The Default Color Channels 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Fistful of Awesome: The Alpha Channel 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Channels 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Channels 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Channels Once They’re Created 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Application: Changing the Background 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Manipulating Images 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Transforming Images 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjustments Available in the Image and Layer Menus 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCropping and Guillotine 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlipping and Rotating 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquid Rescale: Quite Possibly the Coolest Thing Ever 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Image Tools 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransformation Tool 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlip Tool 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Adjusting Colors 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Color Menu 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Color Tools 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInverting Values 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Automated Adjustments 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Separated Color Components 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemapping Colors 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Your Colors with Info Tools 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Filter Plug-ins 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting Color Separations with the Separate+ Plug-in 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Working with Text 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUses for Text in Images 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding and Editing Text 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Text from the Text Panel 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Text Go Along a Path 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Text to Create a Path 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Text Layers 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Painting in GIMP 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Brushes 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Brushes 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating New Brushes 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint Dynamics and Using Brushes with a Drawing Tablet 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMP Paint Studio — A Painter-Friendly Batch of Presets 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing Calligraphic Lines with the Ink Tool 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Gradients 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Pattern Fills 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Enhancing Photos 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Photographer Tools 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlur\/Sharpen 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmudge 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDodge\/Burn 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Cloning and Healing to Fix Problem Areas 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClone Tool 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspective Clone Tool 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealing Tool 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Exposure Blend Plug-in 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Exploring Filters and Effects 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Implementing Blur, Enhancement, and Distortion Filters 349\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Features among Filters 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Blur Filters 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlur 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaussian Blur 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion Blur 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePixelize 357\u003c\/p\u003e 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\u003cp\u003eScatter HSV 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHurl 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandom Pick 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRGB Noise 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlur 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpread 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRender Filters 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClouds 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePattern 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuit 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractal Explorer 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGfig 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLava 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine Nova 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSphere Designer 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpyrogimp 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Using Compositing Filters 427\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Edge-Detect Filters 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference of Gaussians Option 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdge 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaplace 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeon 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSobel 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Filters in the Generic Menu 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvolution Matrix 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDilate and Erode 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Combine Filters 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepth Merge 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilmstrip 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Mapping Filters 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBump Map 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplace 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractal Trace 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllusion 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Seamless 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Map Object Filter 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper Tile 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Tiles 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTile 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarp 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Enhancing Images with Artistic Filters 475\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtistic Filters 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply Canvas 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCartoon 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCubism 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMPressionist 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOilify 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotocopy 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredator 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftglow 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVan Gogh (LIC) 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecor Filters 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Bevel 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Border 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoffee Stain 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Border 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Photo 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound Corners 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlide 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStencil Carve 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStencil Chrome 496\u003c\/p\u003e 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524\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomating Tasks with GAP’s Filtermacro 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Filtermacro Window 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Operations 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilter All Layers 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Filter All Layers 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quick Shortcut: Selection to AnimImage 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Using GIMP Animation Package 537\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Still Image Sequences and Layers for Animation 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Simple GIF Animation with Layers 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImages to Layers and Layers to Images 542\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Frames of Your Image Sequence with GAP 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvenience Features to Improve Workflow 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the Move Path Feature 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorphing 556\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnionskinning 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Storyboard 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 566\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Working with Video-Specific Functions in GIMP 567\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Back Video 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo Options 568\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio Options 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreferences 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncoding Video 575\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Video Options 576\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Audio Options 586\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring the Audio Tool 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Extras Tab 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Encoding Tab 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracting Frames from a Video File 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Extract Videorange 593\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing MPlayer-Based Extraction 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Advanced Topics 599\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Finding and Installing Plug-ins 601\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe GIMP Plugin Registry 602\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Plug-ins 604\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Scripts 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Compiled Plug-Ins 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few Plug-ins Worth Mentioning 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure Blend 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMP-GAP 609\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GAP on Linux 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GAP on Mac OS X 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GAP on Windows 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMPshop and GimPhoto\/GimPad 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGIMPshop 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGimPhoto\/GimPad 614\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGREYCstoration and G’MIC 615\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayer Effects 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquid Rescale 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Liquid Rescale on Linux 621\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Liquid Rescale on Mac OS X 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Liquid Rescale on Windows 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparate+ 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Separate+ on Linux 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Separate+ on Mac OS X 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Separate+ on Windows 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Creating Custom Effects with Scripting 629\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-Lingual GIMP: Scripting Languages GIMP Understands 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheme and Python — GIMP’s Primary Scripting Languages 631\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Scripting Languages Supported by GIMP 633\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of the Procedure Browser 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Scripting Console 634\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a Custom Script for GIMP 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Structure for Your Script 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Meat of Your Script 639\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Appendices 647\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Downloading and Installing GIMP 649\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP on Linux 649\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebian\/Ubuntu 650\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFedora 652\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpenSUSE 653\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGentoo 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMandriva 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP on Windows 656\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular Installation on Windows 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP Portable 658\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP on Apple Macintosh 660\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP on OS X 661\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GIMP from MacPorts 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Setting Up External Input Devices 663\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Images with a Scanner 663\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinux 664\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMac OS X and Windows 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting Images 668\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Bundled GTKPrint Module 668\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting with Gutenprint 671\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring a Drawing Tablet 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C: Customizing GIMP 679\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Splash Image 679\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Different Theme 681\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinux 682\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows 684\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMac OS X 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D: Additional Resources 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