In Gimp, can you have multiple layers open?

Question: In Gimp, can you have multiple layers open!?

I have Gimp 2!.4!.5!. I am working on a scrapbook type project and want to put a few pictures on a page and be able to move them around!. From what I can do right now I can add one layer to the background layer but I have to anchor it to add another layer, making it unmovable!. If I screw something up I have to undo a bunch!. Am I missing something here!?

Should I just say that this is a lame program (pun intended) and just get Photoshop!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

yes, you can work on multiple layers in Gimp!. try double-clicking "background layer" first to unlock it!. also, try CTRL+SHIFT+N to create a new layer!. there is also an option at the top to create a new one!. i've used Gimp and though i still prefer Photoshop because it's 50x more efficient, it basically has all the features you need for basic photo manipulation!. however, if you're going into graphic design, i recommend getting PS!. For scrapbooking, Gimp is gimpy, but effectiveWww@QuestionHome@Com