Freehand users sue Adobe
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Quite why I'd have to learn different programs to do the same thing, I don't know. Presumably, if there was competition , I'd try demos of a couple of competing programs, then settle on one.
Then, when dealing with clients using different software, we'd swap in a universal or interstitial format - PDF, SVG, BMP, EPS, whatever.
There is no argument against competition in this sphere that doesn't come across as entirely fatuous and unthought.
I'm just pissed at Adobe doling out essentially the same product as ten years ago, except that they've fixed existing problems (font-tracking in PS~6?) lumped sub-par 3D into photoshop (which is useless and something I'll never need anyway - threre are 3D programs for that) or.. well, I'm struggling to think of any 'major feature' beyond Smart Guides that has been introduced to Illustrator in the last few versions that I find of use.
Don't get me wrong — I've loved Adobe for years.. I just seeing them sitting fat and complacent on the back of their cash cows these days, following 90's Microsoft model of fucking everytone else over, sitting in their patent palace, adding little beyond their realm.
- The 3d sphere seems like a healthy software environment, full of competition and competing file standardsdetritus
- tbf, I've seen a lot of good come out Adobe's JS fiddling. But that's teh other side of teh coin.detritus
- ..and only after they realised how much the rest of the world hates Flash.detritus
- look at you, always putting thoughts to characters properly.eficks
- bmp = tiff there. don't know why i put that. Unless bmp's can suddenly do layers..detritus
- look at me, always blabbing on self-importantly :)detritus