downloaded Gimp. However, when I open it, it sits there.

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #1 (**permalink**)

10-08-2009, 09:13 PM

Hi all mac-users! First of all, is this in the right place?

Second, I recently downloaded Gimp. However, when I open it, it sits there. No menus, no open windows, nothing. Just a useless icon on the dock. Suggestions?

Edit: I take that back. I do see a "Gimp" menu, but that's all.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

10-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Did you download from here:-

Overview

The link also includes access to the OS X forums pages. Is it possible you got the Windows version?

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #3 (**permalink**)

10-08-2009, 11:36 PM

Yes, that's where I got it from. I don't think it's the Windows version, it was a .dmg file. I'll try it again, though.

Eric559 · Eric559 #4 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 02:41 AM

Do you have X11 installed as well?

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #5 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 11:41 AM

No, should I?

UPDATE: I downloaded the DMG again, and when I try to open it, it says that it failed to mount.

Kevriano · Kevriano #6 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 12:17 PM

You need X11.

Apple - Downloads - Mac OS X Updates - X11 for Mac OS X

Eric559 · Eric559 #7 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPod Nano

No, should I?

Yes you should.

Follow the link Kevriano provided.

vansmith · vansmith #8 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 01:58 PM

That version of X11 is so antiquated it would be useless. On the same token, you probably do have it installed. Check /Applications/Utilities. I think it came as part of the default install for Leopard and SL.

EDIT: Indeed I was right. If you look at the download page, you'll see that it states that, "Leopard: X11 shipped with Leopard".

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #9 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm not sure I understand. Why do I need X11 to run Gimp?

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #10 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 08:42 PM

I don't have X11

vansmith · vansmith #11 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPod Nano

I'm not sure I understand. Why do I need X11 to run Gimp?

The GIMP is written using a toolkit (very simply put, the libraries for UI elements) that requires X11. It uses GTK which is an X11 toolkit. Don't worry about the technical details (unless you want to). Just know that it is required.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPod Nano

I don't have X11

What version of OS X are you using?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #12 (**permalink**)

10-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Go into Utilities and check X11 there.

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #13 (**permalink**)

10-10-2009, 10:37 AM

@vansmith: 10.5.8
@harry: that's where I looked. It's not in there.

Kevriano · Kevriano #14 (**permalink**)

10-10-2009, 11:10 AM

This article may help:

Bring Back Tiger's X11 to Leopard in 3 Steps

pbw · pbw #15 (**permalink**)

10-11-2009, 12:54 AM

Your installation dvd should have "other" applications, or some such. Try installing from there, and then check for updates.

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Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	10-08-2009, 09:13 PM Hi all mac-users! First of all, is this in the right place? Second, I recently downloaded Gimp. However, when I open it, it sits there. No menus, no open windows, nothing. Just a useless icon on the dock. Suggestions? Edit: I take that back. I do see a "Gimp" menu, but that's all. Chris K. Last edited by iPod Nano; 10-08-2009 at 09:30 PM.
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Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	10-09-2009, 11:41 AM No, should I? UPDATE: I downloaded the DMG again, and when I try to open it, it says that it failed to mount. Chris K.
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Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,330 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	10-09-2009, 01:58 PM That version of X11 is so antiquated it would be useless. On the same token, you probably do have it installed. Check /Applications/Utilities. I think it came as part of the default install for Leopard and SL. EDIT: Indeed I was right. If you look at the download page, you'll see that it states that, "Leopard: X11 shipped with Leopard". Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,096 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	10-08-2009, 11:19 PM Did you download from here:- Overview The link also includes access to the OS X forums pages. Is it possible you got the Windows version?
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iPod Nano #9 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	10-09-2009, 08:41 PM I'm not sure I understand. Why do I need X11 to run Gimp? Chris K.
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iPod Nano #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	10-09-2009, 08:42 PM I don't have X11 Chris K.
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harryb2448 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,096 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	10-09-2009, 10:21 PM Go into Utilities and check X11 there.
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Member Since: May 15, 2009 Posts: 1,094 Mac Specs: White MacBook. iLife '09. iWork '09. Mac OS X 10.6	10-10-2009, 10:37 AM @vansmith: 10.5.8 @harry: that's where I looked. It's not in there. Chris K.
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Member Since: Jul 02, 2006 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 4,560 Mac Specs: 20" Intel iMac 2.4 Ghz/3G Ram/320HD, Snow Leopard. PBook G4, 1.5Ghz/1.5 Ram/250 HD, Leopard 10.5.6.	10-10-2009, 11:10 AM This article may help: Bring Back Tiger's X11 to Leopard in 3 Steps Try my custom Mac Forums Search Engine: Mac Forums Google Search Please use the reputation system if you consider any help given useful (it's the little ✓/✘ on the left <---)
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pbw #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2008 Posts: 10	10-11-2009, 12:54 AM Your installation dvd should have "other" applications, or some such. Try installing from there, and then check for updates.
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