We are currently seeing a huge increase in people considering to install Linux because of the actions of both Microsoft and the autocratic U.S. government. Among these people are many who rely on creative software by Adobe or other companies, for which there is no comparable alternative with Linux support. If we can convince Affinity to provide Linux support for their programs (Designer, Photo, Publisher), a lot more people will likely ditch Windows, and a lot of people who are already using Linux will get easy access to powerful (one-time payment) creative software.

#AffinityOnLinux

  • Novocirab@feddit.orgOP
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    People with your attitude are a significant reason why people decide against Linux. It’s doing Microsoft a service.

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      2 months ago

      and people like me are why Linux has even gotten to where it’s at today.

      Consumers don’t make software, developers do.

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        2 months ago

        Developers don’t have to be so arrogant. In fact stuff like this pushes other developers away too.

        Not to mention from what I’ve heard GIMP just doesn’t compare to the paid options for professional work.

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        and people like me are why Linux has even gotten to where it’s at today.

        Not true. There are tons of nice developers out there. And I for one wouldn’t want to work in a team where an attitude like yours is prevalent.