[PL] PL2005 GRAPHICS

[Susan Bugher]

GRAPHICS
This thread is for review and comments.

The PL2005 Nominations page is here:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/2005/2005PL-Nominations.php

Programs that are currently eligible for nomination are listed below.

2Flyer Screensaver Builder (#0006-PW)
ArtRage (#1119)
Blender (#0093-PW)
ChaosPro (#3084)
Cool Ruler (#0164-PW)
Dia (#0201-PW)
EVE (#0230-PW)
EyeDropper (#0263-PW)
Fractal Explorer (#0294-PW)
Free Digital Camera Enhancer (#0296-PW)
Irfanview (#0391-PW)
MyAlbum (#0488-PW)
PhotoFiltre (#2286)
picture-shark (#0916-PW)
Pixia (#0564-PW)
SnIco Edit (#0690-PW)
The Gimp (#0765-PW)
Ulead Gif Animator (#0799-PW)
Visual Thought (#0815-PW)
XnView (#0877-PW)
Zoner Draw 3 (#0894-PW)

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Susan

 

[omega]

GRAPHICS
This thread is for review and comments.

The PL2005 Nominations page is here:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/2005/2005PL-Nominations.php

Programs that are currently eligible for nomination are listed below.

Irfanview (#0391-PW)

Just got struck by a wish. That when we do our vote, there is a new,
extra slot to include. Where we could place one vote for "Greatest
Freeware of All Time."

 

[n e a d]

Just got struck by a wish. That when we do our vote, there is a new,
extra slot to include. Where we could place one vote for "Greatest
Freeware of All Time."

Hi Karen,

Not sure if the right readers would see your request under this topic.
There is a '[PL] PL2005 General Discussion' thread that might be more
appropriate. Try posting again there...just a thought.

 

[Susan Bugher]

Just got struck by a wish. That when we do our vote, there is a new,
extra slot to include. Where we could place one vote for "Greatest
Freeware of All Time."

I dunno. You've tested lots of programs for a long time. I've just
barely scratched the surface. . .

I don't see how I could vote for "Greatest Freeware of All Time" - I
don't know enough to make an intelligent choice.

Seems like a question for *experts* to argue about. . .

JMHO

Susan

 

[omega]

I dunno. You've tested lots of programs for a long time. I've just
barely scratched the surface. . .

I don't see how I could vote for "Greatest Freeware of All Time" - I
don't know enough to make an intelligent choice.

It was easy for me to see the good in that one vote category, since my own
decision on who I'd vote for (Irfanview) is so clearcut.

OTOH, if I had to go and choose my "top ten of all time," well, that
could take me about three years....

Oh, and also in my mind, when envisioning the special vote, it was the
curiosity to see whether the truly intense fans, say of Firefox, and
maybe too of Powerpro, might feel so strongly as to raise up their
champion onto that chair.

Seems like a question for *experts* to argue about. . .

I think what I might do is wait until next year, and then a bit earlier
into the PL process, and at that time probe around to see if anyone else
might have interest in adding such a slot to PL tradition... Maybe I'll
get only yawns, but I think I'll wait to find out at that time....

Thanks for the attention, Susan, on my little wish. I saw that earlier
you got charged, and fined, with Neglect. Today, I declare your services
as fully %100 attentive. Near complete, and you get to rest during naptime,
soon as you've given me my milk and cookies, and read me a story.

 

[B. R. 'BeAr' Ederson]

omega wrote: [IrfanView]

Just got struck by a wish. That when we do our vote, there is a new,
extra slot to include. Where we could place one vote for "Greatest
Freeware of All Time."

I dunno. You've tested lots of programs for a long time. I've just
barely scratched the surface. . .

I don't see how I could vote for "Greatest Freeware of All Time" - I
don't know enough to make an intelligent choice.

Seems like a question for *experts* to argue about. . .

Being neither expert nor novice: I don't think this is a good idea,
although it sounds tempting at first encounter. While I like IrfanView
*very much* - it won't help me with editing databases, or with unpacking
archives, or with undeleting files, or ...

The selection for a "Greatest Freeware" would strongly depend on the most
recent experiences / requirements.

If you look back: The main reason for selecting PL programs in separate
(sub)categories was the intention to get a better comparability.

BeAr

 

[omega]

omega wrote: [IrfanView]

Just got struck by a wish. That when we do our vote, there is a new,
extra slot to include. Where we could place one vote for "Greatest
Freeware of All Time."

I don't see how I could vote for "Greatest Freeware of All Time" - I
don't know enough to make an intelligent choice.

Seems like a question for *experts* to argue about. . .

Being neither expert nor novice: I don't think this is a good idea,
although it sounds tempting at first encounter. While I like IrfanView
*very much* - it won't help me with editing databases, or with unpacking
archives, or with undeleting files, or ...

Are you sure it won't? I was pretty sure Irfanview did everything. There
was an old joke, think from Susan, paraphrase from memory, it's something
like this:

ACF FAQ

SECTION B. "HOW DO I...?"

Q. *
A. Irfanview.

The selection for a "Greatest Freeware" would strongly depend on the most
recent experiences / requirements.

If you look back: The main reason for selecting PL programs in separate
(sub)categories was the intention to get a better comparability.

Well, if others view it in that way, that it'd be unnatural to choose
one special standout, from pure affection alone, and outside of category
of function -- then I will just look instead to my consolation prize.
I'm anticipating that page for programs which have made PL six years
running. It makes for one spot where at least I can count on seeing the
worthy Irfanview honored.

 

[Susan Bugher]

Are you sure it won't? I was pretty sure Irfanview did everything.

It's not the best for everything. . .

Somebody said that a long time ago and was told that IrfanView makes
lousy coffee.

I think that's still true. . .

Susan

 

[Ben Cooper]

It's not the best for everything. . .

Somebody said that a long time ago and was told that IrfanView makes
lousy coffee.

I think that's still true. . .

No, you just need to be sure you use the java plugin.

 

[Susan Bugher]

GRAPHICS

The PL2005 Nominations page is here:

http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/2005/2005PL-Nominations.php

This thread is for campaign speeches, debates, new information etc. We
seem to be a quiet lot this year. Reposted to keep the thread alive. . .

Susan