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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:pics mirror? by fatgav · · Score: 5, Informative

    But Xara is more than 10 years old, it was the name given in 1995 to the PC orientated side of Computer Concepts, an Acorn orientated company started in 1981. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xara

  2. Re:pics mirror? by TheDreadSlashdotterD · · Score: 5, Funny

    GNo.

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  3. Re:Call me when it does SVG by fuxoft · · Score: 5, Informative

    Well, if you'd tried the Linux version, you'd find out it DOES support SVG... It's still in early stages but they are working on full support and new builds are published daily...

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