MeatRadiator
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So the censuring without warning or notification about it.. What a creative thing.. 👎
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Guys are they still not going to port the software?
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On 9/7/2020 at 5:56 PM, Patrick Connor said:
Having no experience of programming for Linux I cannot say, but OS differences are a significant part of the code, leading to OS specific bugs and lots of extra testing for QA (which is my area)
So Patrick Connor.. Do you have any knowledge of Linux? And can you please answer me why you guys still are sleeping at the wheel? What would it take for you guys to get started on a linux version?
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On 6/3/2020 at 10:14 AM, Leigh said:
^This. Please keep it on topic 👀
I'm not sorry for making the search as easy as possible Leigh #link-remover.
It is sad but true. If you guys don't understand why to be on Linux than the porting will never happen it seems from the comments above. It is the topic isn't it!
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On 6/3/2020 at 3:22 AM, justajeffy said:
Please don't. It would be very nice if this conversation remained focused on the original topic.
The man needed an answer mate but of course I agree.
Do any of guys know how to get Designer to work on Ubuntu or eOS? Right now we are using VM software but the speed is just not the same!? Windows / Mac OS outside VMware isn't an option. Any ideas?
11 hours ago, paole said:I went from Windows 2k to Linux and quite soon to OSX. When Apple refused to give me further updates to my Mac Pro I moved back to Linux again. I'm happy now, a lot has changed in the last decade(s) and still I'm free to do whatever I want.
The only thing I miss is Designer ... that's all, for every other program I found a better or at least proper replacement. I still hope there will be a native Linux version one day, but from what I have read here this seems to be impossible: the 500k to cover the development is a fine excuse, roughly 9100 sold licences would cover that. Hard to believe those won't be sold, in my surroundings roughly 30 people would buy that immediately for their home PCs.
Pity for us and pity for you, as you loose the chance to be the number one choice when it comes to graphics software for every Linux user.
We agree!
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On 6/1/2020 at 10:51 PM, IanSG said:
Fair enough! What's the basis for you disagreeing - how can Serif produce and support a Linux version without impacting the things I'm concerned about?
There are many ways for Serif to do that. First they don't need to publish the newest versions or all the products for the smaller linux community every time they patch. Their workflow can be improved so porting to multiple OS's don't hinder them in developing new features. People need to eat and there is a cost to that of course. If their code is a mess then the cost will increase. I personally don't believe the coders within Serif are that bad mate. I trust that the price will stay about the same, if not the same, if the porting is done smart!
On 6/1/2020 at 3:25 PM, SrPx said:Plus, the man ain't no evil.
SrPx do u know what COVID19 really is? Do you know of ID2020, Event 201, Agenda 21, The Blue Church, Q, Vaxxed, Out Of The Shadows, Deep State. Who is the head of WHO? and I could go on and on..
That man is very very bad mate! -
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Are Serif still not sure if they will port their software?
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On 5/12/2020 at 4:04 PM, IanSG said:
I use both.
TANSTAAFL = There Aint No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. If Serif port their products to another platform it will inevitably have an impact on things I care about much more than just being able to to run them on a new platform - a DAM, regular updates, timely support, low cost etc. That's the price I'm concerned about.
I understand but I don't agree! I have personally moved all machines from windows to elementary OS. I don't see any but one reason why I need windows or apple, and that is Designer and Photo. It is sad but true that the linux community has not created a nice fill in to replace Adobe or Serif products yet. For me, it's not about the money. We are just not supporting bad actors like Gates and Apple anymore!
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On 5/10/2020 at 2:08 PM, IanSG said:
True, but characterising (I assume) WIndows and MacOS as spyware OSs is a bit extreme in my view - it almost suggests there's no point in learning since the big boys will get you anyway.
Fear of the big bad guys. Q, Trump and many others are working on that right now. What I mean is that nobody in there core wants to have a stalker following them around, is just that most don't know how easy it is to get your digital privacy back and that is sad because its hurts everybody instead. It would of course have been better if Gates and the Apple folk just did the right thing to begin with, but that is an entire topic in itself and properly not for this forum.
On 5/10/2020 at 2:08 PM, IanSG said:Would I like to see Affinity ported to Linux? I'd want to see the price first! There are too many things I'd prioritise higher (a DAM, regular updates, timely support, low cost etc) - TANSTAAFL!
I see.. Do you work on linux or just windows? What price are you refer to? The price of porting the software or buying it?
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12 hours ago, IanSG said:
Most private people don't care!
Your are right by being wrong mate. Most people don't understand what privacy means because most people aren't taught. By the way IanSG, would you like to see Affinity ported to linux?
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On 5/7/2020 at 11:34 PM, Redsandro said:
WindowsLatest.com: Windows 10 market share drops as Ubuntu record growth
Could that be due to many people working at home because of the Corona crisis? Perhaps computers at the office have Windows on them, while some private home computers run Linux.
Or could it be because maybe private people just wanna be private at home and avoid spyware OS's.
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1 hour ago, Juhele said:
And just to add when people here compare Affinity with Adobe - one of the big advantages at least for small companies and home users in that you still have "normal" license and not subscription. It is often not problem to get money to buy software but just as one-time payment and subscription is not possible for formal reasons.
I know several (Windows) users dropping Adobe and replacing it with Affinity because Adobe being too expensive with the subscription. I think there would be much more new users with Linux version available.
This is one of many reasons why me and my co-workers moved to Affinity! It, just better software. Its missing some features, but that is just for the time being. #Linux 😏
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What I like about those people here that are against porting Serifs products to linux is that none off them knows what would happen! At this pace it would never happen. Why you may ask. Becauce only OS numbers count to them.. Its just funny that one off, if not the biggest company in the world uses the kernel for there systems and products lineup! The OS cost is ZERO! Just hire some people that knows their way around linux and go from there. Its really that simple people! And here is an idea.. Just start with DESIGNER as a test and work your way up.
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5 hours ago, Mark Ingram said:
You've just switched argument there - originally poster claimed iOS was based on Linux - I said it's not. Now you're saying that it's based on the "Linux model". There is no "Linux Model". They support package managers as a method of installation, if that's what you're referring to - as do many other operating systems and development frameworks.
That was my point. So you're saying that the feature that linux is known for "the package managers", what I call the linux model, did not influence Jobs in any way when he was working on the iPhone?! That's new knowledge to me. You're right about the fact that there are many system that to uses this idea today, but does that change the fact that the linux comunity came up with it.
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4 hours ago, Mark Ingram said:
iOS is not based on Linux, it's based on Darwin, a Unix-like OS from Apple (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_(operating_system))
Windows 10 is not going to be replaced with a Linux kernel, it ships with a Linux kernel for developers to use (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Subsystem_for_Linux)
That my be correct but Linux had the so called "App" feature before Jobs created the iPhone, as I understand it. Therefor all "SMART" device are based on the linux model. Its not important how created what when, just that we would like Affinity to get ported to linux!
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Can you guys see it.. Quite wonderful to see Serif evol into the first really great platform for creators on linux! Freedom well roll for many years to come! Bye Bye Bill and thank you guys for starting to see the revolution in the digital age is now, not tomorrow!
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6 hours ago, rnmartinez said:
I understand Serif's reluctance, but I just can't let this go. I truly feel that a great option for not just myself, but many would be Linux. I am loving Ubuntu 20.04, and honestly don't to have anything to do with Windows ever again. I have gotten rid of it almost entirely in my home as well as 2 businesses.
At this point, I may have to buy a new PC just to have a half decent Windows 10 box or Ubuntu + Win 10 barebones VM. I would much rather put that money into Serif's pockets. If you told me right now that I could pre-order a copy of Photo, Designer and Publisher (native Linux, NOT wine) for $200 each, I would pay it immediately.
I am certain that I am not the only one.
I'm with you mate!
Here is a little song for the team with the title: DO IT, TRY IT 😀
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Over a year has pasted.. Are we going to get anything guys..?!
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7 hours ago, Fixx said:
How would Photoshop help opening PDFs with embedded fonts? It would just rasterize the whole file?
That's exactly what Photoshop does. Why is this feature not yet implemented? I'm sure the brilliant minds behind Affinity can create a kind of "smart font graphic container" instead of just rasterizing the whole file.. Maybe just the missing fonts. Right now, I can't even color-correct a pdf file or replace a wrong image before I've moved my entire font library to the machine that I'm working on. Traveling is a big problem if a customer needs minor corrections to an otherwise finished product, before payment.. And I could go on sadly..
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Hi guys.
We're really missing the feature to open PDF's with baked embedded fonts. I understand that this feature is why many still clins on to Photoshop, like my self. Please make this feature a reality!? We have been waiting for this for several years now...
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I agree Aphelon. Sadly Serif just don't wont a linux version!