If you’re using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or later, you can install the latest version of GIMP 2.7.1 using the PPA (Personal Package Archive) provided by Canonical. This PPA is updated regularly with the latest stable releases of GIMP, so it’s a good way to get up-to-date with the latest features and bug fixes. To add the PPA, open a terminal window and type: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:canonical/gimp When prompted, enter your password to confirm the addition. Then type: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install gimp ..
The reason for getting rid of it as cited by the GIMP developers, is that GIMP is too professional a software to be included in regular desktop version of Ubuntu. And it takes up too much of space on the disk. Also, the fact that it’s too complicated for regular users.
If you can’t live without it…let’s see how to install GIMP 2.7.1 on Lucid Lynx (Currently in Alpha). The new version of GIMP supports single window mode and we will also see how to enable this feature as well.
First we need to add the official GIMP 2.7.1 PPA in the software sources of Ubuntu 10.04, by opening the terminal window and typing the following command:
Now that we have added the PPA we need to add the GPG key, so type the following in your Terminal window.
Next up we have to update the software repository…
All that is left is to install GIMP 2.7.1 by typing in the following…
Click ‘Y’ (for yes) to install GIMP
Once GIMP is installed you can start it by going to Applications > Graphics > GNU Image Manipulation Program.
You now have your favorite GIMP on your favorite Ubuntu 10.04.
As you can see in the image below, GIMP still comes with default 3 windows, which could clog up your lower panel In Ubuntu 10.04.
However, now you can run GIMP in single window mode by going to Windows > Single-Window mode.
That’s all! Now you have your GIMP running in single window mode with less of hassle to manage 3 windows.
It’s unfortunate that GIMP will not be included, but by following these instructions, you’ll be able to enjoy using it in Ubuntu 10.04.
