Inkscape 0.44 - Faster, Bigger, Better

bbyakk writes "After 6 months of development, Inkscape 0.44 is out. This version of the SVG-based vector graphics editor brings improved performance and tons of new features: Layers dialog, docked color palette, clipping and masking, native PDF export with transparency, configurable keyboard (including Xara emulation), Outline mode for complex drawings, innovative 'node sculpting' and lots more. Check out the full release notes, enjoy the screenshots, or download your package for Windows, Linux or Mac OS X."

Comments

i dunno

[cimmer]

Banner on the site says "Last stable version: 0.43". I'm a little nervous about putting my mission critical doodling on a new release.

Re:Firefox Users

[grammar fascist]

All they need to do is a Gaussian averaging kernel around the fractional pixel position they want to estimate the value of. It's not really hard.

I might just code this up. It's been bugging me for years. With 3 Ghz machines, there's really no excuse.

Re:PDF Support

[Ray Radlein]

I have heard that this is the open source replacement for Adobe Acrobat.

Actually, it is the open source replacement for Duke Nukem Forever. It's an understandable mistake.

Re:Firefox Users

[grammar fascist]

I just got two Funny moderations. Was it this?

All they need to do is a Gaussian averaging kernel around the fractional pixel position they want to estimate the value of. It's not really hard.

I wasn't joking, this is exactly how you'd do it correctly. Is this gobbeldygook to your average Slashdotter? Have I been hiding in the lab too much? Is this what grad school does to you?

I need to get out more, apparently.

Terrible summary

[Tim Browse]

Seriously, what's up with the summary? It explains what Inkscape is, so you don't have to go and find out, tells you what's happened, gives you information about the new features, has useful links for stuff that is relevant and that you might be interested in as a result.

This is not what I'm used to on slashdot.

Where are the editors?!

Re:Screenshot of .44 in action

[Jesus_666]

Sorry it's in KDE, seeing how Inkscape is GTK...at the moment Skype isn't working in Gnome, so... :(

I have already contacted the seGregation ans Kapartheid teams. Their thug squads will arrive soon to make an example for why one should never, ever mix KDE and GTK apps of you.