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Getting to Know the GIMP Workspace

In This Chapter

  • The quickest way to learn GIMP
  • Starting GIMP
  • GIMP 2.8 workspace
  • Simplifying GIMP's workspace
  • GIMP workspace tour
  • Opening an image
  • Toolbox tour
  • Menus tour
  • Utility docking window tour

Is This Chapter for You?

  • Yes, if you are new to GIMP.
  • Yes, if you have used another image-editing program and are trying out GIMP. If you know Photoshop, also look at the Chapter 10 in the “Hints and Tips” section for Photoshop comparisons.

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