Well first off thanks everybody. I decided to go with Gentoo and everything is up and running. I really like it, great. Now I have some questions concerning linux development tools: What should I download or get for: 1.)Similar functionality as photoshop. Especially alpha channels(tga), transparency channels(gifs). Some nice filters or a stamp tool would be great too. Maybe some layer tools. Is the Gimp any good? 2.) modeling 3d models for use in opengl apps. 3.) Is there an IDE for c++-development. In Windows I use VC++6. I mean making the make files by hand ois ok and not too big a deal but maybe theres something to have a better overview. Like JCreator for java(windows) or PHPEdit for php(Win). Thanks for your time. -CProgrammer [edited by - CProgrammer on April 24, 2004 7:09:13 AM]

I'm no Linux expert, but for the paint program maybe GIMP?

[edited by - Shard on April 24, 2004 7:09:50 AM]

For the image editing stuff, definitely try the GIMP. I have the Windows port; it''s definitely on even ground with Photoshop.

As for the IDE, try dev-c++; it might give you the functionality you''re looking for. Isn''t there a JCreator for Linux too? I thought JCreator was written in Java...

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For an IDE, try KDevelop if you use KDE, or Anjuta otherwise. They''re both very good Visual C++-style IDEs; just choose the one that fits best with you desktop environment.

1) gimp
2) blender3d
3) anjuta

I''ve grown to really like C++ BuilderX. One of these days I''m gonna have to fork over the $10 to get the personal license. *chuckle*

Though your question has basically been answered, there''s a What program should I use for X or to do Y? section in the forum FAQ now. (I''ll add the additional types of programs brought up in this thread later.)

As far as question 2 is concerned, I think the most commonly used tool is Blender (I have no idea how to use it and it's very complicated)

I've used a weird little tool called Kludge3d

Mark

[edited by - markr on April 24, 2004 8:50:41 PM]

For photoshop type functionality, I would use GIMP. They just came out with version 2.0, which is awsome.

For 3d modeling. You can''t go wrong with blender. It does have a learning curve, but so does everything else. It''s not as complicated as it used to be, the new interface really helps out alot, not to mention there are quite a few tutorials on how to use it.

For an IDE, I use Kdevelop, but I hear Anjuta is good. Try them both and see what works for you.

Cheers,

Bob

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Wow, thanks for all the answers.
Gimp and KDevelop really hit the spot. I feel right at home. Blender 3d well, at first glanz I dislike it but maybe a tutorial will change my mind.
-CProgrammer