• Packages for Fedora: should be available here.

The source code of G'MIC is shared between several github repositories with public access. The code from these repositories are intended to be work-in-progress though, so we don't recommend using them to access the source code, if you just want to compile the various interfaces of the G'MIC project. Its is recommended to get the source code from the latest .tar.gz archive instead.

Here are the instructions to compile G'MIC on a fresh installation of Debian (or Ubuntu). It should not be much harder for other distros. First you need to install all the required tools and libraries:

Then, get the G'MIC source :

You are now ready to compile the G'MIC interfaces:

• gmic (command-line tool),
• gmic_gimp_qt (plug-in for GIMP),
• ZArt and
• libgmic (G'MIC C++ library).

Just pick your choice:

and go out for a long drink (the compilation takes time).

Note that compiling issues (compiler segfault) may happen with older versions of g++ (4.8.1 and 4.8.2). If you encounter this kind of errors, you probably have to disable the support of OpenMP in G'MIC to make it work, by compiling it with:

Also, please remember that the source code in the git repository is constantly under development and may be a bit unstable, so do not hesitate to report bugs if you encounter any.

: The official Gold Edition includes all DLCs, such as Lost in Nightmares and Desperate Escape , which are essential for the full story experience.

The early to late 2000s marked a golden era for PC gaming, but it was also a time when downloading massive game files was a major hurdle due to slow internet speeds and limited hard drive space. During this landscape, "repack" groups became incredibly popular. Among the most trusted names was R.G. Mechanics (Russian Group Mechanics), known for delivering highly compressed, clean, and perfectly functional game installers. One of their most famous releases was the .

Today, the official Steam version has caught up with many of the conveniences that repacks offered—removing GFWL, adding local co-op, and providing consistent updates. However, for those interested in the game's legacy, digital preservation, or the history of PC gaming, the R.G. Mechanics repack remains an interesting artifact of a time when community-driven solutions often outpaced official support.

True to their signature style, the group included an installer that let users select their preferred text and audio languages. By allowing players to deselect unwanted language packs, the installation footprint was optimized even further. Resident Evil 5: The Game Itself

Games were usually packaged with the latest official titles updates and DLCs pre-installed. Resident Evil 5 (2009): A Pivot Point for the Franchise

All original texture resolutions and DirectX 9/10 executables. The Custom Installer Experience

The R.G. Mechanics repack typically included that bypassed or removed the GFWL requirement. This allowed players to enjoy the full single-player and local co-op experience without wrestling with outdated Microsoft services—a significant advantage over the vanilla retail version.

Unlike standard "scene" releases that simply copied the retail discs, R.G. Mechanics completely re-engineered the installation files. Why the R.G. Mechanics RE5 Repack Was Popular

R.G. Mechanics (Р.Г. Механики in Russian) was a prominent force in the PC gaming repack scene, particularly active throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, alongside other scene groups like Xatab, R.G. Revenants, and R.G. Catalyst. The group specialized in taking commercial game releases and repackaging them into smaller, more convenient "installer" files for distribution on file-sharing sites.

R.G. Mechanics became a household name in the PC gaming community due to their user-friendly design and technical reliability. Key Characteristics of Their Releases

In order to check if G'MIC works correctly on your system, you may want to execute the command and filter testing procedures. Assuming the CLI tool gmic is installed on your system, here is how to do it (on an Unix-flavored OS, adapt the instructions below for other OS):

These commands scan all G'MIC stdlib commands and G'MIC-Qt filters, and generate the images corresponding to the execution of these commands, with default parameters. Beware, this may take some time to complete!

G'MIC is an open-source software distributed under the CeCILL free software licenses (LGPL-like and/or
GPL-compatible). Copyrights (C) Since July 2008, David Tschumperlé - GREYC UMR CNRS 6072, Image Team.