I have been using GIMP 2.6 for a while and its an ok program. I need to update some things and I have been having issues doing so.
I use gimp, what do you mean by "update some things" If your thinking of getting the newer version of gimp, just go to the main website and download it, if that's not waht you mean, please describe clearly what you want to update etc.
I use GIMP all the time, and love it. For someone starting out in IM who doesn't want to lay out a pile of money on Photoshop, GIMP is the perfect alternative. What do you need help with?