Hi JD I remember Gimp a few years back when i got free copy of the then proto type on the front of a mag. It was very basic back then and I was tild to keep an eye out for it. I was onoly a few days ago told by a friend who's work place is all going over to linux that thye use Gimp now as a prefered procesing software.
In the past certain people ive some across as I've learnt or asked for info to learn more tell me this is best or that is best. I now know this is not so its often a preference and a personal one as to what you wish to use the aplication for.
Ones own style of photography will also efect what software suits. I've found the DPP is just what I need for what comes from my camera and to convert for a B+W, yet for colour I find it wanting somewhat. Horses for courses. pigeons for pie :> > )
Anyways thanks for reminding me as my friend did about gimp I shall have a look after all these years.
JJ