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Inkscape developers need help to push version 1.5 across the finish line. If you have C++ experience and hate Adobe, consider getting involved (mastodon.social)

submitted 10 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) by daniel_callahan@jlai.lu to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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Inkscape 1.5 is a brutal middle finger to Adobe Illustrator, finally delivering the devastating blow that trapped, exploited designers have been praying to see for decades.

Inkscape is built on the blood, sweat, and shattered mental health of a handful of exhausted visionaries. They are stretching themselves to the absolute breaking point,

If you understand C++, join the fight

Don't let Inkscape developers alone in the trenches — step up, fuel the resistance, and help them drive a stake through the heart of Adobe's monopoly

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[-] melroy@kbin.melroy.org 13 points 9 hours ago

I love Inkscape so much today. When moving from Adobe photoshop I went initially to gimp. While gimp is fine. It's not a vector based editor. I knew about Inkscape for dozens of years, yet only in the recent years I finally discovered the power and moving out of my comfort zone.

Anybody who is in the same position as I was. Just move to Inkscape. Especially for logos etc.

[-] sb@metroholografix.ca 2 points 4 hours ago

@melroy @daniel_callahan
I couldn't agree more! It is fantastic software! Literally one of my top favourite FOSS projects of all time - right up there with #icecast.