Jan 14th, 2007
Cool Linux Apps Episode 1: Inkscape
One of the things I really like about using Linux is the wealth of cool and surprising software. I’ll start off with Inkscape [Link].
Inkscape is a vector illustration software for Linux, MacOSX and Windows. Unlike with pixel-based image editors (like Photoshop), vector graphics can be scaled without losing quality. I had tried using Adobe Illustrator about two years ago but struggled with the wealth of options and functions. Literature on the software was also way above my needs in terms of complexity. I just wanted to draw something.
Inkscape however brought me back to vector graphics. The user interface is very clear and simple and the tutorials on the project page [Link] got me started within 10 minutes.
If you are using Ubuntu Edgy, there is a reasonably fresh version in the repositories which you can install using the ‘Add/Remove Applications’ dialog.