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It means they are spending development time on an inferior platform instead of doing something more meaningful with that time...  for example, if they really want a second platform, they could be developing a Linux version instead.

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.

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.

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.

I am currently switching from Windows to Linux. I've been working successfully only with Linux (Manjaro) for three months now and really don't miss anything, apart from professional creative tools.
 
My career as a wedding photographer will be over soon, thanks to COVID-19. Therefore, I’m no longer depending on the Adobe slavery.
But I also want to remain creative on Linux. I already have all Affinity products for Windows, and I love working with them. So I would like to use exactly these products on Linux.
 
I also think that there are already enough mature and willing buyers on the Linux platform. Linux is no longer just for "operating system tinkerers" and "script kiddies".
Although I have already paid for all three Windows products (Photo, Designer and Publisher), I would pay again for a version with native Linux support. I just want to use a good and professional software on Linux.
As an example of my willingness to pay for software, I would like to mention DaVinci Resolve Studio, for which I paid and use successfully on Linux for video editing.
 
And if I may take a side view to another wishlist, I would like to mention the gamer community and GOG Galaxy. They have already received over 28.000 votes for a Linux version. (I know, they are "only" gamers, but maybe the gamer of today is the paying customer of tomorrow ...)
 
I truly hope very much for an upcoming Linux support. Maybe the first phase could be done with WINE support, to provide a Linux compatibility at least from this direction, until there is a native Linux version.

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however that gif is strangely mesmerising...

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They are not sleeping at the wheel, they have made a choice. They do not owe the Linux community anything, nor any other OS community. 
 
Not sure how much a delay this will cause as they already have Designer and Photo out for the iPad which is running Apple's own CPU. What I gathered from the last event this move to Apple's own chips should make things easier for developers to bring their mobile apps to the desktop and vice versa. 

@Nick Labo
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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.

How to encourage developers to create Linux versions of their software:
Pledge to buy it if/when it becomes available.  
How NOT to encourage developers to create Linux versions of their software:
Go on a political rant about "globalist corporations" and share 4chan conspiracy theories in forum posts  

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.

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.

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.