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Update on Xara's OS Vector Graphics Project

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the vectoring-in dept.

An anonymous reader writes "We first heard from Xara when they announced their plan to release their crown jewels, the Xara X source code under GPL. Now, 5 scant months since going Open Source, Xara has released Xara Xtreme Linux 0.7, a very functional, robust illustration program. What this means for the Linux Desktop is significant: a true professional grade graphics package. And for a glimpse at what Xara can do, you owe it to yourself to see the new Xara Xtreme Linux Screenshot gallery with amazing, unbelievable vector graphic art."

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  1. Re:But does ot run on linu... by Overly+Critical+Guy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    So, in 2006, Linux finally caught up to the graphics capabilities of GDI+ and Quartz from six years ago?

    Does this mean it's the "year of desktop Linux?" :-P

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  2. Re:Call me when it does SVG by Knuckles · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    This is +4 interesting? Heck, the story is about this software being GPL'ed and thus the possibility of adding missing features. Yeah, we'll wake you up when all the coders have delivered the work to your doorstep for free.

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