HOWTO: Run GIMP in its own window.

[neko18]

First make sure you have all the needed stuff:

sudo apt-get install xnest metacity gimp

Now run this command to test it:

Xnest :1 -ac -name GIMP -geometry 1024x690 & metacity --display :1 & gimp --display :1

You may like to change the "1024x690" to something that better fits your screen.

If it works, you may edit your GIMP menu shortcuts to reflect that command.

Here's a screenshot:

[BLTicklemonster]

Could I get an example of this edit command you speak of? I like this.

[pufuwozu]

That's a really good idea. Thanks.

[BLTicklemonster]

Hmmm, like perhaps I ought to create a launcher on my desktop, and use that command? I'd like it if I could make it so it would do that if I right click an image and choose open with gimp, but hey, no problem with it otherwise!

Again, I really like this, thanks for posting it.

[simplyw00x]

I'd like it if I could make it so it would do that if I right click an image and choose open with gimp, but hey, no problem with it otherwise!

Rename /usr/bin/gimp to /usr/bin/gimp_bin, then make a new file:

#!/bin/bash
Xnest :1 -ac -name GIMP -geometry 1024x690 & metacity --display :1 & gimp_bin --display :1

save this file as /usr/bin/gimp

[sharperguy]

save this file as /usr/bin/gimp

youl also have to run

sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/gimp

And you'll have to be an admin of course.

[DC@DR]

We could try also GIMPshop, which is a improved version of GIMP: http://www.gimpshop.net/ --> it also open GIMP as a whole window, which makes us feel smth Photoshop-alike.

[%hMa@?b<C]

wow, that plus gimpshop is really excellent@!!!!

[BLTicklemonster]

Rename /usr/bin/gimp to /usr/bin/gimp_bin, then make a new file:

#!/bin/bash
Xnest :1 -ac -name GIMP -geometry 1024x690 & metacity --display :1 & gimp_bin --display :1

save this file as /usr/bin/gimp

Isn't there some chown command or something I have to run first to have permission to alter the file? (if not for that, then for any others, and what is the command, I really need it for something else, also thanks)

[BLTicklemonster]

Okay, I did it, but now it opens the window, but not gimp.