Speaker:

Simon Budig

Title of the presentation:

The GIMP

Abstract

"The Gimp" is probably the best image manipulation program created by the Open Source community. Simon Budig wants to introduce the audience into its magic.

Being one of the first free software programs for the "Linux Desktop" Gimp has spawned other popular projects. We will have a look at the history of the Gimp and some of its offsprings and lessons that have been learned during the seven years of Gimp development.

After this informal introduction to the Gimp we will do some hands-on tutorials. We will have a look at the basic features of the Gimp and how to create nifty effects with them. The most important plug ins will be presented.

When we had a look at the past and the present of the Gimp we will try to look into the Gimps future. What is the goal of the current Gimp development, what is the intended audience? And what has a genetically engineered goat (large) to do with it?

The audience is encouraged to ask questions.

Required knowledge

It is helpful to already have played with the Gimp.

About the speaker

Simon Budig is studying mathemathics in Siegen, Germany and has been involved with the Gimp since Version 0.99.10. He came in contact with Linux at the Unix-AG - a voluntary group of students to promote Unix and Linux and share their experiences. Giving talks at various opportunities (Linuxtag, Guadec etc.) he always has fun with sharing his knowledge about the Gimp.

Slides from the presentation:

Can be found here

Online webcast:

Can be found at http://linuxforum.mmmanager.net