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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by daniel_callahan@jlai.lu to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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.

Inkscape is built on the blood, sweat, and shattered mental health of a handful of exhausted visionaries. They are stretching themselves to the absolute breaking point,

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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[-] illusionist@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

Does inkscape get larger doantions from companies?

[-] jlow@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 month ago
[-] illusionist@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Then it'# far from being a brutal middle finger for adobe

[-] jlow@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

Neither sure why it would only be if they get large donations nor if it has to be ...

this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2026
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