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Posted Jul 19, 2008 at 9:06:39 PM
Subject: Linux and Graphics Design

Hi. I've got this friend whom I would like to convert to Linux. He does a lot of high-end graphics design work. I think he believes that it is only possible to do high-end graphics design work on a very expensive computer running Windows.

A/V definitely isn't my field, so I don't know what to tell him. However, I've heard other graphics designers say they prefer Linux.

I was wondering, has anyone written an article about this that I could send to him in a hyperlink? If not, could somebody write such an article?

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prasath_amd
Joined Jul 23, 2008
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Posted: Jul 23, 2008 9:01:47 AM
Subject: Linux and Graphics Design

Its possible to do high-end graphics with linux, but u need to search for the tools........i don't know the whether all the windows equivalent editing tools are available for linux........Try Googling......
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Shashank Sharma
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Posted: Jul 26, 2008 12:30:45 PM
Subject: Linux and Graphics Design

What tools does he use? There are native applications for Linux that he can try.

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Posted: Aug 01, 2008 6:49:52 PM
Subject: Linux and Graphics Design

Gimp & Inkscape should be a good starting point for replacing for instance Photoshop & Coreldraw. I personally find quite a few "better" features in these two opensource programs. There are so many good opensource programs that will run on Linux, that he will have a hard time making up his mind as to which ones to use.

I am myself new to Linux, and a graphic designer. I can't wait to get away from the restraints of MS as soon as possible if not sooner.
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Posted: Oct 31, 2008 3:17:54 PM
Subject: Linux and Graphics Design

I came across this information yesterday for graphic designers and photographers who want to work on LINUX. I haven't tried it yet, but looks to have some real value!

The new Linux version has been internally tested on such popular distributions as Ubuntu, Red Hat and Debian, with others planned.

www.lightcrafts.comFree Beta Version Available immediately - The beta version of LightZone Linux is available for a free download at www.lightcrafts.com/linux
About Light Crafts

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Light Crafts' patent-pending image processing technology powers LightZone's suite of intelligent tools enabling a new level of productivity and artistic freedom for enhancing, editing and transforming digital photographs. LightZone photo editing software enables photographers of all experience levels to quickly and efficiently bring out the best exposure and lighting qualities of any digital photo. For more information about Light Crafts, please visit their website, www.lightcrafts.com
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