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Is it pointless to buy the Affinity Suite and try get it running on Linux? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 days ago by SuperDuperKitten@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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For context, I want to teach myself Graphics Design as I had dropped out of college copule years ago for personal reason but still want to learn it.

I have heard from few people online that they have got Affinity running with Bottles or Wine. I really want to use less of Windows whereas possible but I'm unsure how well it performs on Linux and if there are a better alternative from Affinity and Adobe in general.

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[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 7 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

GIMP and Krita are much more versatile than folks give them credit for. And of course there's Inkscape for vector. I would suggest learning on these tools and if you find yourself limited then you can start considering other options.

[–] nasi_goreng@lemmy.zip 3 points 12 hours ago

I regularly uses Affinity software, Krita, and GIMP.

Affinity software is way better designed and more feature-packed for graphic design. Affinity software avoids a lot of complexity of Adobe and make it easier for newcomer.

GIMP is not even close.

Krita on other hand is only suitable for basic image editing, not full-blown design software. It's created for drawing-related stuff after all... You only can recommend Krita for people that looking for Clip Studio Paint, Medibang, or ibis Paint alternative.