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1 hour ago, Snapseed said:
It is still early days yet but these two developments might have implications for Linux users:
Over the last three years, Chrome has been working to empower web applications that want to push the boundaries of what's possible in the browser. One such web application has been Photoshop. The idea of running software as complex as Photoshop directly in the browser would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago. However, by using various new standardized web technologies, Adobe has now brought a public beta of Photoshop to the web.
https://web.dev/ps-on-the-web/
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/photoshop-web-faq.html
At its annual Max conference, the creative software giant reveals online versions of its flagship apps...Few people thought an app as complex and compute-intensive as Photoshop would be possible on the web. But Adobe today launched a web version of not just Photoshop, but also Illustrator, along with several new online experiences.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-launches-beta-versions-of-photoshop-illustrator-for-the-web
Yeah, I came here today just to post it. You've been quicker, though
This sounds very promising and as a web developer I'm excited to see such a big application developed with WebAssembly.
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On 2/25/2021 at 6:57 PM, Bez Bezson said:
Okay, so Serif aren't keen on giving us a dedicated Linux version, but lets see if we can get it Wine compatible.
If you go here; https://appdb.winehq.org/ and create a login, then you can vote on what apps you want Wine fixed to work with.
Once you're logged in, search for Affinity and if you go into either of those there should be a 'vote' button. You have three votes, and you can give multiple votes to the same app if you want.
The more votes we can give Affinity, the more likely it is to get fixed for Wine.
We are in the top 10 already 👍
Do you think this list has some kind of real impact?
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Just now, Pšenda said:
Not really? And in what words would you, as a software developer, who has to support himself and his family with his work, characterize the requirements and opinions of the OP, which although he knows that the Linux version is not developed, and therefore its eventual development will cost thousands of working/development hours, "appreciate" this work by wanting its product for free, because he has already paid for a completely different work (application for another OS)?
My point is that an opinion of the OP is not necessarily shared across other people using Linux for work. Other distros aside, Ubuntu alone has millions of users. Don't you think it is not exactly fair to judge the whole community like that?
I do have a great regard for developers such as Serif that come up with awesome products. I would gladly pay for a Linux version, if at some point Serif figures out creating one would benefit them. I know a lot of peers that would do the same.
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On 12/27/2020 at 12:08 PM, Pšenda said:
I think your question pretty much sums up one of the reasons, why companies are hesitant to port their programs to Linux - the reluctance of its users to pay for the programs.
I don't think Linux users are reluctant to pay for their programs. As a developer working on Linux I've seen plenty of people working with paid software, especially from JetBrains. It has become an industry standard, I would say.
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3 minutes ago, msdobrescu said:
@gnx, same here with Wine, but they're working on it.
What do you mean by "they're working on it"? Share some details, please.
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On 9/17/2020 at 1:05 AM, SrPx said:
The interface is... THE SMALLEST problem. So I deduce a lot of people have not found the real issues with those apps, actually. They just got bounced back by the UI, it's like the 95% of what I use to hear as a complaint. But besides I firmly believe one must not get defeated by an UI, it is that I was in dire need
I think that the user interface can make or break a product. If the UI is not user-friendly it can become a significant problem.
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4 hours ago, Patrick Connor said:
Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums
It is of course very flattering, and it is clear there would be interest from Linux users. We are currently still focusing all our efforts on the existing supported OS's and also expanding the suite so that Publisher can work on the iPad.
Sounds very reasonable. As a developer, I can fully understand that.
Judging by the Affinity Photo architecture, how difficult would it be to port it to Linux? Is there any part of your system that seems especially time-consuming to port?
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On 9/3/2020 at 6:10 PM, Patrick Connor said:
@EmFitzz, @ravenshill, & @Silberling
Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums
and thanks for your input
Hello
How is the Affinity team feeling about this ever-growing interest for Affinity products for Linux?
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I think looking at the raw market share might be misleading.
The percentage of wide variety of developers is a lot higher on Linux than on Windows. I know a lot of web developers who use Linux and would throw their money at you for sure.
Also, if you are worrying about Linux users not wanting to pay for software, JetBrains seems to be doing awesome. As far as I know every piece of their software runs on Linux also.
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3 minutes ago, Bloque9 said:
Please, stop assuming Linux is a small market and give us a try. What does it takes for you to consider creating a Linux version? Or at least a Steam OS one? How many users or licenses? Better yet, create a Kickstart project for that and let us buy the licenses to fund your Linux version.
If there would be preorders, I would order one even today :)
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Are you at least considering it?
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I, as a front-end developer, would greatly appreciate Affinity Photo for linux. Many of my co-workers would too (we all work on Linux). I think this is a nice market for the Affinity Photo.
And we all have licenses for Webstorm and/or PyCharm.
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Jetbrains does not seem to have their software on Linux unprofitable, otherwise they would not make all their IDE's on Linux too - event the newest ones (I mean Rider for C#, even closed Early Access Preview was for Linux too). Most of their software requires buying a license. Great piece of software btw.
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So is a linux version an option in the near future?
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Hello.
I am a front-end developer using Linux because a lot of tools are just more convenient to use this way.
Almost all of my coworkers develop this way too and yes, we buy software. I think there is bigger market for Affinity on Linux than you think.If you google a bit you can see that a lot of people literally begged Adobe for PS port for Linux and I doubt it would happen. You can be something that we desired for so many years. Nor Photoshop running on wine, nor Gimp just aint gonna cut it. Starting a Kickstarter campaign might be an interesting idea.
I hope you could take a minute of your time and answer this post.
Take care
Affinity V2 on Linux
in Feedback for the Affinity V2 Suite of Products
Posted
Hi. Will Affinity V2 have a native Linux version?
Cheers!