Re: [libreoffice-users] GIMP - was: CNET is claiming the best free MSO alternative is not LO

On 06/08/2013 06:54 PM, Tom Davies wrote:
> Hi :)
> There are a lot of very simple drawing programs on Gnu&Linux;  gpaint (a bit like "Paint" in 
> Windows accessories), gnome-paint, apparently mtpaint is as bit less simple and good for photos but still very 
> basic.
>
>
> Draw is excellent, especially for what you were using it for.  The arrows problem could have been 
> solved in gimp by creating a 2nd layer and then put the arrow in there.  Then keep an original in 
> xcf format and save as png, or gif (or even jpg if you must) for sharing.  However, Draw was 
> probably the best choice to keep it simple!
> Regards from
>
> Tom :)
<snip>

For arrows, I use a set of "arrow fonts"  i.e. most of the font glyphs 
are arrows in different styles and "pointing directions". You cannot 
have arrows with long "tails" but this is a good solution for many of my 
arrow needs.


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