GIMP Version: 2.6.11
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: XP - SP3
GIMP Experience: Beginner Level

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It may seem like a basic question but to me it isn't Ya, I'm clueless. I downloaded the new version of Gimp 2.8 from the official website. No where does it tell me what bit(ness) it has. How can I tell?

I already installed it and tried getting the info from the "about" dialogue. That didn't work. So anyone, do you know?

Am I going to run into problems if I try to install the partha 64bit version? Ideally I'd like to have both running at same time in Vista.

WW

if not specified should be 32bit



you will have no problem to install the Samj portable version of partha 2.8 BUT you may well have problem with the Partha standard version

the problem is simple both will try to create a gimp user folder with the same name and that folder is for the preferences and user add on,...that may screw up your preference paths (that used to find gimp it sown folder for plugin brush etc) and may cause the 32bit version try to load 64bit plugins..result may be a crash or at least a big mess with a lot of error messages

But honestly i can't see any reason to prefer the version from the "official website" (but note that can't be considered a official version because the gimp developer staff do not provide any official compiled version..."Gimp for Windows" on Sourceforge is linked to the official website BUT no part of it, it is a independent entity)

Honestly i may suggest Samj version (here scrolling the page http://samjcreations.blogspot.it/ ) , the Partha version (http://www.partha com ) even mine (see the "Gimp News" board , basically is as the Samj-Partha version with much more extra included) but i would never suggest the "almost official" version, as example because doesn't support python script out of the box as all the others i quoted

Hy ..WAIT !
are the info on top of your message correct ?

OS Version: XP - SP3

64 bit version of XP are quite rare ,usually is as 32 bit and can't run 64bit programs

And if so you will immediately notice if your gimp is at 64 bit...if your system is at 32bit the 64version will never work , not at all, and are good chances that even the installer would refuse to work

Hey PS...thanks for the info... No, my..lol oh jez...you know NOW I see my silliness.

I'm confused. The laptop is a 64bit machine..but the os Vista in this case is only 32bit. Why the company did it this way I guess was to keep the price down. I have an installation of the 64bit Mac OS X running in another partition. When it gets late like this, I tend to think I am still in an 64bit os. My mistake, so my original post is bonkers.

Nevermind lol

What I wanted to do was computer the two Gimp 2.8's, the gimp.org version and Partha's. I've been working with Partha with his Mac version and thought it would be fun to compare them. I'll wait now until I can upgrade the Windows OS to 64bit.

For now, I'll play in 32bit land. I wante to see what this Gimp Gap and Mathmap stuff is all about

I'll check out you version too PS!

Thanks again.

WW

Both partha and samj provide a 32 bit version too (i should too but i always delay...)

Sorry, I hope didn't waste too much of your time. I'm dropping this thread and quietly stepping away from it.

I look forward to trying your build sometime.

ww

Hello! Okay, I'm pretty sure I have 32-bit gimp, but would like to change to 64-bit...what is the process for changing? Do I need to completely remove my 32-bit version first? Do I follow the top link (http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-pa ... z/download) from NEW- Gimp-2.8_Windows-Friendly_64bit ready for testing?

If you have a 64-bit OS, the installer will recognize that and automatically install the 64-bit version of GIMP. Right-click on Computer (This PC if you have Win 8/8.1) and choose properties.

Is Samj's version Gimp + Gmic?

Nice to know! So I do have a 64-bit version - but my version is missing a few features (i.e. the film emulation for some reason is not enabled in my G'mic) ...and I noticed Photocomix stated: Honestly i may suggest Samj version (here scrolling the page http://samjcreations.blogspot.it/ ) , the Partha version (http://www.partha com ) even mine (see the "Gimp News" board , basically is as the Samj-Partha version with much more extra included) but i would never suggest the "almost official" version, as example because doesn't support python script out of the box as all the others i quoted.

So if I wanted to download this version with extras, what is the process? Thanks for any help!

The Windows version from the official Gimp site does support Python out of the box since 2.8 (and late 2.6 builds, actually).