GIMP crash

[JohnH]

Dudo,

GIMP does indeed work in other earlier versions of Mint.

One thing I have found is that for GIMP to install properly from removed is to uninstall it first before you install your new downloaded version. I frequently have had issues trying to install (GIMP) from removed until I worked out that I needed to uninstall my resident version first.

I'm not an expert, but it works for me.

Best of luck

John

[dlkreations]

Dudo,

GIMP does indeed work in other earlier versions of Mint.

One thing I have found is that for GIMP to install properly from removed is to uninstall it first before you install your new downloaded version. I frequently have had issues trying to install (GIMP) from removed until I worked out that I needed to uninstall my resident version first.

I'm not an expert, but it works for me.

Best of luck

John

+1

This is actually very true. Go into Synaptec and uninstall the existing version of Gimp first. Then in order, install all the packages that are on the removed site:

1. libgimp2.0

2. gimp-data

3. gimp

All should install correctly, and will run.

[JohnH]

Hi there dudo,

GIMP does indeed work in Mint 6 Felicia. I'm currently running Gimp 2.6.1 without problems. I don't have a sure fix for your problem. It could be graphics card related, a Compiz issue or a number of other things.

However, your problems sounds like an issue that occurs with Firefox, that is, the window frame is missing. A simple fix is to hit the F11 key, but this is not always a permanent fix. Here is a link to the Firefox fix that "might" help you with GIMP (but just a guess). My solution is part way down the list of replies.

http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22478

I hope this helps you, as GIMP is a very good product and gets better all the time. I use it for photographic enhancement.

Regards
John

[JohnH]

Dudo,

I don't really know what the problem is, but it does sound like a window manager issue/theme issue. Are you using Compiz? If so, there is a neat little package that helps you fiddle with the settings called "Compiz fusion icon". You can get it through Synaptic. Start the icon through Administration and right click it once it is on the task bar. You can select Metacity or Compiz and even reload it.

Also, have you looked in the GIMP Preferences menus for a solution. I recall a variety of options there. Perhaps something was inadvertently switched there?

Other than looking at your window manager and themes, I can't think what else it might be. You might want to post/search on Linux Questions, Ubuntu or GIMP forums for an answer.

As you can see I'm guessing rather than having a real solution......

All the best with this unique problem.

John

[JohnH]

Hey Dudo,

I may have solved your problem. In GIMP go to the View menu and see if you have "Full screen" checked. If you do, then this could be your problem. The full screen option eliminates the window frame. Uncheck it and see if your window reappears.

Just a thought, see if that is your problem.

Best regards
John

[junOlive]

Hey dudo,

I have had exactly the same problem like you. Right now I tried the following, which worked for me:

1. synaptic -> remove gimp, gimp-data, libgimp completely
2. deleted .gimp-2.6 in my home directory
3. reinstalled packages

Maybe

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rm -rf ~/.gimp-2.6

is the solution?

Good luck!