GIMP development - What’s the point?
Sorry to say I don't think GIMP is the best example of a great FLOSS project.Many other projects are very competitive (or better) than commercial options but GIMP is not even close.They just released support for 16bit/32bit/c color last year which is needed for so many scenarios.The unified transform tool mentioned as a highlight is really a pretty simple thing to code.They are 5-10 years behind what you get in PS for $10/month.  It's a killer for any professional have tools that far behind their peers.The UX has always been poor and unnecessarily complicated.  I resent the implication it's the user's fault for not taking time to learn.  There are many examples of complex professional systems that prove a decent UX is still possible.