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Article: Microsoft Paint Coming to an End

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Three of Seven, Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:40 PM
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  1. Three of Seven
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    #1
    Posted Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:40 PM
    You can view the article at https://ufplanets.com/news.php?1155-...ming-to-an-End
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    #2
    Posted Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:50 PM  –  Last edited by Noram; Mon 24 Jul, 2017 4:52 PM.
    tenor

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    "There's a point where we needed to stop and we have clearly passed it. But let's keep going and see what happens..."
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    #3
    Posted Mon 24 Jul, 2017 5:15 PM
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    #4
    Posted Mon 24 Jul, 2017 8:31 PM
    Awww... I'm truly going to miss it as I used it for quick little edits and such that I only wanted to spend less than 3 seconds on.

    Photoshop is great and all, but for a 3-second hack... MS Paint was the best!
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    #5
    Posted Mon 24 Jul, 2017 8:31 PM
    Snipping Tool.
    Screenshot, paste into Microsoft Word, right-click - Save as Image.
    GIMP.
    Photoshop.

    Rarely use paint but RIP still.
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    #6
    Posted Tue 25 Jul, 2017 12:40 AM
    Originally Posted by Noram
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    http://nooooooooooooooo.com/
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    #7
    Posted Tue 25 Jul, 2017 9:00 AM
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40714395

    We're safe!

    Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.
    In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.
    Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.
    Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did confirm it would be available for free on the Windows Store.
    Its successor, Paint 3D, will be part of the Windows 10 package.
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    #8
    Posted Tue 25 Jul, 2017 12:59 PM
    I am a Mac user now and I use Preview for my quick edits (like @Silynn mentioned) and Photoshop for big stuff. Paint serves that same purpose for Windows and it would be a shame to lose that. An alternative for me when I was on Windows was Paint.NET, which was kind of a happy medium between Paint and PS. *shrug*
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  9. Three of Seven
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    #9
    Posted Tue 25 Jul, 2017 1:25 PM
    Originally Posted by Infinity
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40714395

    We're safe!
    Not quite, the Windows Store is terrible!
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    #10
    Posted Sat 05 Aug, 2017 3:06 AM
    Originally Posted by Three of Seven
    Not quite, the Windows Store is terrible!
    I will attest to this, especially for programs that used to be stand-alone apps. Most recent example would be Skype. I use it nearly every day to maintain my business as well as communication with friends and associates. When Micro$oft purchased Skype's parent company and absorbed it into Windows 10 (both via the app store and inside of MS Edge), there were issues involving message delivery. I always click "Not Now" when Skype starts to nag me to migrate from the standalone app.

    tl;dr - The Windows Store is indeed terrible. Smile