Random blokes at The Verge do not have the same use cases as anyone else. “Works for me” is never the same thing as “works for you”. Linux doesn’t even have a good vector graphics editor. (No, Inkscape is not good.)
I don’t rule out the possibility that a lot of it is simply down to what I’m used to. I’ve used the Affinity suite from the start, and the way Inkscape works (much like GIMP) isn’t quite so… how should I put it? “Idiot-proof”. I’m a hobbyist; I don’t do this professionally. A slightly more “normal” interface would be a strong argument for people like me to give Inkscape another chance.
Otherwise, I perceived the application as feeling unfinished; it crashed on me occasionally and/or felt sluggish. I get it: there’s little money behind Inkscape for quality assurance, and you can’t expect FLOSS to have people working full-time on optimising the user experience. But then why use Inkscape at all? Because it’s “the best there is on Linux”? That brings us back to my original point: why switch to Linux in the first place?
There are reasons why Wine exists. One of those reasons is that free software has a quality problem. Am I completely off the mark here?
Indeed! This is why I always call to explore live images or a VM before making the jump. It won’t be indicative of the system’s performance (a regular install should run smooth as butter), but it will indicate what you might be lacking, what problems you may face, etc.
Affinity can be installed on Linux via WINE just fine. There’s even a repo for it. Fusion360, of all things, also works the same way. WINE is not just for gaming
Can you link what you are talking about for Fusion360 by chance? I’ve tried repeatedly and it always seems to be broken at the part where it wants to open a web browser so you can log in… I ended up running Fusion in WinBoat, but it just isn’t as performant so I would love a Wine solution instead.
I’ve tried it a few times, and like… it’s frustrating because I can get so close, but the missing bit feels like an impenetrable wall. Like, I can occasionally make something, but it isn’t anywhere near as nice of a model/part and it takes significantly longer to do. I tend to try it out again once every several months to see if new stuff makes it easier for me to use, but so far it hasn’t been a great solution for me.
Hey, I heard they addressed the topological naming problem in the 1.0 release. I’m gonna follow Digikey’s FreeCAD tutorial and see if it’s as good as they say.
Ahh, you have the new install. Yes that is a known issue. I was installing it before they did the switcheroo with their custom distribution QT6 webview (the root cause of the issue). If you have the old install it still works just fine
And most open source software starts as a one person job. And as you approach something that other people see the value in, you’ll likely attract people who will help.
For the most extreme example, see the Linux Kernel itself.
Someone has to start the ball rolling, and if it’s something you want, it may as well be you.
Random blokes at The Verge do not have the same use cases as anyone else. “Works for me” is never the same thing as “works for you”. Linux doesn’t even have a good vector graphics editor. (No, Inkscape is not good.)
What are some areas that you think Inkscape can improve? (Other than “be more like what I’m used to”.)
I use Inkscape all the time, and have created amazing things with it.
I don’t rule out the possibility that a lot of it is simply down to what I’m used to. I’ve used the Affinity suite from the start, and the way Inkscape works (much like GIMP) isn’t quite so… how should I put it? “Idiot-proof”. I’m a hobbyist; I don’t do this professionally. A slightly more “normal” interface would be a strong argument for people like me to give Inkscape another chance.
Otherwise, I perceived the application as feeling unfinished; it crashed on me occasionally and/or felt sluggish. I get it: there’s little money behind Inkscape for quality assurance, and you can’t expect FLOSS to have people working full-time on optimising the user experience. But then why use Inkscape at all? Because it’s “the best there is on Linux”? That brings us back to my original point: why switch to Linux in the first place?
There are reasons why Wine exists. One of those reasons is that free software has a quality problem. Am I completely off the mark here?
Indeed! This is why I always call to explore live images or a VM before making the jump. It won’t be indicative of the system’s performance (a regular install should run smooth as butter), but it will indicate what you might be lacking, what problems you may face, etc.
Affinity can be installed on Linux via WINE just fine. There’s even a repo for it. Fusion360, of all things, also works the same way. WINE is not just for gaming
Can you link what you are talking about for Fusion360 by chance? I’ve tried repeatedly and it always seems to be broken at the part where it wants to open a web browser so you can log in… I ended up running Fusion in WinBoat, but it just isn’t as performant so I would love a Wine solution instead.
@Crozekiel @bitfucker Maybe we should all just switch to FreeCAD (easier said than done).
I’ve tried it a few times, and like… it’s frustrating because I can get so close, but the missing bit feels like an impenetrable wall. Like, I can occasionally make something, but it isn’t anywhere near as nice of a model/part and it takes significantly longer to do. I tend to try it out again once every several months to see if new stuff makes it easier for me to use, but so far it hasn’t been a great solution for me.
Hey, I heard they addressed the topological naming problem in the 1.0 release. I’m gonna follow Digikey’s FreeCAD tutorial and see if it’s as good as they say.
Ahh, you have the new install. Yes that is a known issue. I was installing it before they did the switcheroo with their custom distribution QT6 webview (the root cause of the issue). If you have the old install it still works just fine
Or just use an OS that natively supports Affinity…
Or just use an OS that natively supports Affinity…
Go make one then?
Sure thing, because that’s exactly a one-person job.
Seriously, please try to not be that person on the internet.
I’ll be whatever person I like thanks.
And most open source software starts as a one person job. And as you approach something that other people see the value in, you’ll likely attract people who will help.
For the most extreme example, see the Linux Kernel itself.
Someone has to start the ball rolling, and if it’s something you want, it may as well be you.