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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 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours 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.

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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[-] moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 1 points 1 hour ago

Link to article?

[-] benjirenji@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 hours ago

Takes a while to get into the code, but I love the project so it's worth it. I'll probably send money first. Can't commit too much time right now.

[-] ThunderComplex@lemmy.today 44 points 7 hours ago

I hate C++ but I hate Adobe more

[-] markz@suppo.fi 17 points 6 hours ago

That's the spirit

[-] SocialistVibes01@lemmy.ml 34 points 6 hours ago

Unlike Gimp (that I appreciate too) Inkscape is an amazing no drama project.

Giimp+Inkscape+Scribus are the freedom trinity that I'll always support.

And if Dia hadn't died it'd be right there.

[-] crystalwalrus@programming.dev 2 points 26 minutes ago

Rip dia

[-] HuePony@lemmy.ml 3 points 45 minutes ago

Don't forget Krita

[-] Equinox1289@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 hours ago

I'm hoping Graphite matures enough to add to that list as the FOSS motion graphics editor.

[-] gnufuu@lemmy.ca 24 points 7 hours ago

Gotta love a call for contribution that makes you want to paint your face blue and attack Adobe with a sword lmao

[-] melroy@kbin.melroy.org 10 points 6 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 conform zone.

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