At this point GIMP should be installed, and it's time to setup the
program and get to know some of the interfaces we'll be working
with. I'll walk you through the setup process, and talk a bit
about the interfaces.
First off, double-click on the GIMP icon on the desktop (or the
system tray icon, if you installed it):
The first screen we're presented with tells us who created the
software, and what license The GIMP is released under. As The
GIMP is setup for each user that runs it, it's useful to
know. :) Press "Continue."
When GIMP is setup for a user, a number of directories (folders)
and files are created. If you'd like to know more about a
folder or file, click on it on the left hand side, and a
description will be shown. I'll describe the relevant files
and folders when we're working with them, so this isn't something
you have to memorize now, if you don't want to. :)
Press "Continue."
As files and folders are created, they're added to the
log. Press "Continue" when it's finished.
Here you'll be able to specify what amount of memory GIMP can use
when you're working with images. You'll also be able to tell
GIMP where to store 'swap data' (image information that doesn't fit
into the amount of memory you've allocated for it).
The defaults are fine for what we'll be doing later on, so it's
safe leave them as they are. Press "Continue." :)
Here you'll be able to specify the monitor resolution, so that The
GIMP can display images in their natural size. Using the
automatic calibration will do fine for what we're doing, so tick
the checkbox and press "Continue."
Finally, we're able to start using The GIMP. :)
This is the second in a series of articles about The GIMP. If
you've got any comments, thumbs up or flames, send an email to morten@nidelven-it.no.
