Re: Logo contest - `MUST be manipulated entirely in the GIMP'

[Jim Pick <jim@jimpick.com>]

Ian Jackson <ian@chiark.greenend.org.uk> writes:

> I read the article in debian-announce, and went to the website.
> 
> I noticed the following restriction:
>   The image MUST be manipulated entirely in the GIMP
> 
> Now, for a GIMP contest I'm sure this is appropriate.  However, it is
> not appropriate for the Debian logo.  If I wish to submit an entry
> which I have produced using some other software (free or for that
> matter not free) I should be allowed to do so.
> 
> Furthermore, it is unenforceable.

So what?

If it's a good logo, it can be redraw in xfig, or whatever...

If I draw a logo with pencil and paper (the best way to design a
logo), and scan it using the Gimp, I think that ought to qualify.

Cheers,

 - Jim