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Unlike pixel graphics, vector graphics do not store information for all individual pixels.
Instead, they store information about how image points, lines, or areas are grouped to-
gether. Vector images can also be scaled very easily. The drawing application of
OpenOffice.org, for example, uses this format.
17.2 Starting GIMP
Start GIMP from the main menu. Alternatively, enter gimp & in a command line.
17.2.1 Initial Configuration
When starting GIMP for the first time, a configuration wizard opens for preparatory
configuration. The default settings are acceptable for most purposes. Press Continue in
each dialog unless you are familiar with the settings and prefer another setup.
17.2.2 The Default Windows
Three windows appear by default. They can be arranged on the screen and, except the
toolbox, closed if no longer needed. Closing the toolbox closes the application. In the
default configuration, GIMP saves your window layout when you exit. Dialogs left
open reappear when you next start the program.
The Toolbox
The main window of GIMP, shown in
Figure 17.1, "The Main Window"
(page 234),
contains the main controls of the application. Closing it exits the application. At the
very top, the menu bar offers access to file functions, extensions, and help. Below that,
find icons for the various tools. Hover the mouse over an icon to display information
about it.
Figure 17.1 The Main Window
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