I recently installed GIMP using Flatpak through the terminal, but I'm struggling to locate it on my laptop. I've tried reinstalling, but I keep encountering messages that suggest it's already installed. If it's on my system, why can't I find it? And if it's hidden, how do I open it? Here's the command I used:
~$ flatpak install org.gimp.GIMP//2.10
Looking for matches…
Found ref 'runtime/org.gimp.GIMP.Manual/x86_64/2.10' in remote 'flathub' (system).
Use this ref? [Y/n]: y
Skipping: org.gimp.GIMP.Manual/x86_64/2.10 is already installed.
4 Answers
If you’re having trouble, make sure your Flatpak is up to date. Sometimes, issues arise from outdated versions. Running `flatpak update` might help!
To run GIMP from Flatpak, try typing this in the terminal:
```
gimp
```
or you can run it using:
```
flatpak run org.gimp.GIMP
```
You might want to check out some installation tips available in the wiki. Also, consider installing it without specifying the version number:
```
flatpak install flathub org.gimp.GIMP
```
Then launch it with:
```
flatpak run org.gimp.GIMP
```
Once it’s working, you can create a shortcut so you don’t have to use the terminal every time!
Just try typing `gimp` directly into the terminal and hit enter. It should launch if it’s installed correctly!
I tried that but got an error saying it wasn't found. It's like my laptop has a mind of its own!