Hi, I've created a little patch against GIMP 1.2.5 to allow dithering of gradients, which significantly improves their appearance when printed. If you're interested, you can find out more here: http://www.blackfiveservices.co.uk/dithergrad.shtml Comments/criticism welcome All the best, -- Alastair M. Robinson Email: blackfive@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx You can't make a program without broken egos.