[Griatch]

GIMP 2.6.4 is a bug release in the stable 2.6 series. That is, there are no new features, just bug fixes and adjustments.

Linux: http://www.gimp.org/downloads
Windows: http://gimp.org/windows/
Mac: http://gimp.org/macintosh/

gimp.org also recommends that "Users and Developers update to the latest GEGL version 0.0.22"
(http://gegl.org/#_download). It is not clear at the moment how this is handled for various platforms.

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Overview of Changes from GIMP 2.6.3 to GIMP 2.6.4
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* Bugs fixed:

565223 – Perspective transformation jagged edges / comb effect
563985 – jpg save dialog: "cancel" is treated like "commit"
for settings
564087 – Using clone tool on a layer with a part out of canvas
causes crashes
564593 – crash when the drawable is changed while a color tool
is active
564869 – GIMP crashes on selecting Tools->GEGL operation
565138 – python-fu-foggify does not check if image is in rgb mode
563130 – Hue selection mode does not cross the 0-360 degrees line
563179 – Scrollbars not resized when we extend the canvas size
562459 – PF_PALETTE: 'TypeError' when used in a plugin that is
registered in
562427 – Compilation with --as-needed
562386 – PF_SLIDER and PF_SPINNER 'Step' values do not change
consistently...
562366 – Default image dimensions are not correctly
transferred in the file/new dialog box
561899 – GIMP can't save to mounted filesystem if file exists

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[iamwyatt4life]

Been using 2.4.6 for awhile, a little different, but for the better.

[lylejk]

LOL; I still have installed GIMP 1.2.4, 2.2.17, 2.4.6, as well as 2.6.3 for several different reasons. All work without any issues. :)

[nalla]

Is it necessary to uninstall Gimp every time i install a new release?

[Griatch]

@nalla

No.
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[iamwyatt4life]

Is it possible to remove the little toolbar, the box that you see when you load GIMP which let's you open or create a new file?

[saulgoode]

iamwyatt4life said:

Is it possible to remove the little toolbar, the box that you see when you load GIMP which let's you open or create a new file?

Yes.

Add a line to your gimprc containing:

(toolbox-wilber no)

[PhotoComix]

@ nalla

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Is it necessary to uninstall Gimp every time i install a new release?

No

BUT is better do when is a major change as example next major change will be from Gimp 2.6 to Gimp 2.8
Then a good idea will be also manually delete the gimp folder left by the unistaller in C :Users(or for XP , Documents and Settings)/yourname/gimp.)

But No is no needed for minor changes of version, if not in case of trouble.
And in case of trouble is essential remove also that "gimp" folder left by the unistaller

[williamrouse]

Please be kind enough to provide the exact statement for the "(toolbox-wilber no)" line in the gimprc file.
Thanks!

[Griatch]

williamrouse said:

Please be kind enough to provide the exact statement for the "(toolbox-wilber no)" line in the gimprc file.
Thanks!

Saulgoode already did. Add the line (toolbox-wilber no) (exactly like that, with parentheses) to the end of the gimprc file, restart GIMP, and the wilbur image will be gone. If you are having trouble, make sure you are changing the correct gimprc file (so you e.g. don't change one belonging to an older version of GIMP, should you have such config directories lying around).
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[MNM]

Well it doesn't work for me, but i don't really want it removed :P

[williamrouse]

Thanks!

[nalla]

PhotoComix said:

@ nalla

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Is it necessary to uninstall Gimp every time i install a new release?

No

BUT is better do when is a major change as example next major change will be from Gimp 2.6 to Gimp 2.8
Then a good idea will be also manually delete the gimp folder left by the unistaller in C :Users(or for XP , Documents and Settings)/yourname/gimp.)

But No is no needed for minor changes of version, if not in case of trouble.
And in case of trouble is essential remove also that "gimp" folder left by the unistaller

Ok, thanks for the answer :)

[willgoss]

I note that Gimp Portable 2.6.4 is now available for Windows....It installs over the previous version without removing the previous...

The program mounts nicely in my hard drive and runs in parallel with Gimp....

The problem with Help (ver 2.4) still remains that after installing Help it cannot be found.....might be a problem as simple as locating it correctly...edit....well that was simple, under preferences, in Help, you need to click on Use Locally Installed Help......
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The other problem which it shares with Gimp is that the main image window does not open full screen....and requires a click.....

I find they seem to operate identically....and the updates are just a few days after Gimp is updated....nice to upgrade Gimp and have Gimp Portable running the old version.....

[Stephg_113]

I have just installed Gimp 2.6 for Leopard through Macports. However, when I use Gimp I cannot enter text into any text field of Gimp (such as file names, the text editor etc.). In the terminal this is the error code I received:

gimp
Xlib: extension "RANDR" missing on display "/tmp/launch-kCr7VP/:0".
Xlib: extension "RANDR" missing on display "/tmp/launch-kCr7VP/:0".

(gimp:78013): Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to find default local directory monitor type



Does anybody know how to fix this?

[thebandaid]

I opened it up, but it's not giving me an option to start a new sig or open old works.... any help?

[Griatch]

If you have specific questions on the use or function of GIMP, please ask them in the Help forum. More people will see it and be able to offer help.
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