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Why would anyone prefer to drive a Porsche over a Smart?
Both have four tires, headlights, a motor, a stereo, and seats. The Porsche's only dubious advantage is that there are four seats instead of two.
The same reason people use Macs over normal computers and why people use Photoshop over the GIMP. Namely, that branding is important and in each of these cases the former has a really strong brand (there are other reasons, but I think that this is an important one).
If they are not comfortable to use, the results suck.
Agreed, and I did mention that some people find it uncomfortable to use the GIMP (especially, but not limited to, experienced Photoshop users).
The few who gave it a chance and tried to learn it are always bitter about the experience, unless they also are FOSS advocates.
You mean the vocal ones, after all, you never usually here back from a satisfied customer.
Almost no talented artist uses the GIMP.
How do you know this? Is there some kind of a registry I don't know about.
You will not manage to name more than 10 names if I add the condition that those artists must not be overt FOSS enthusiast, to rule out those who use it for political reasons, rather than practical ones.
You set me this challenge last time, and I have to say this is a weird question. First of all, I don't tend to care what tools an artist uses, it's the end result that matters. Do you want famous artists? I'm sure google could tell you that. Or would you prefer people I know? Because they all use photoshop. Or they won't admit to using the GIMP
I'll concede the the GIMP is as comfortable as photoshop for retouching red eyes then scaling pictures, which is the most common task in Photoshop
So, in other words, you are admitting, that the GIMP will satisfy the average person. Which is what GIMP advocates usually claim themselves.