GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Linux
GIMP Experience: Experienced User

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Windows 10 expired. I like a lot of other people switched to Linux. Gimp seems to work well but I am lost. How do you add scripts and plugins in Mint? Windows you just went to program files and added them them to gimp[ and the file you wanted them in. Can you add plugins and scm files in Mint or do they have to be Linux filters? I saved a lot of my favorite plugins and scm files but will they work? and brushes can I just add them?Is there a Linux help page? I didnt see one Thanks

All directories in Linux are a subset of a forward slash. In Windows they are a subset of a backslash. Linux is like a big mansion where you have access to every room without a bunch of creeps controlling you. So you are logged in as a regular user (rather than admin) and if your local login is 'norsman' then your local gimp directory is /norseman/.config/GIMP/3.0 etc.

The dot in front of .config makes it a hidden folder. Gimp versions are listed after 'GIMP/'. Check it out? This is where scripts and plugins go. Of course they all work because Linux runs the net and the majority of smart phones (android) and TV's. Scripts/plugins need to be executable before they can be used.

Best thing about Linux/unix is that what you learn stays as knowledge (mostly). Files are grouped by what they do, not by endless random obfuscations and corporate welfare schemes.

Thanks for such a fast reply. So there isnt a way to just open a program file where it lists all the installed programs? Anyway, I am happy with Mint so far it seems like Gimp runs a lot faster than with Windows. I got the Gimp from there programs loaded with Mint so I am not sure what version I have. But I will copy what you wrote and use it as a refrance.I was playing around with it the other day and forgot how to do some of the most basic things that I have done a thousand times I guess you get rusty after 2 years.......Thanks again