Hi.
I would like to know whether Ubuntu is supported by CorelDRAW. I am thinking of a transition to Ubuntu 13.10. I heard that there's a software centre or something where you can download software from. I just wanted to know whether CorelDRAW has any version also for that platform.
I have lots of .cdr files and .cpt files I would not like to become useless. So please help me here.
Of course, I know there are these virtual machines that work like sort of emulators and can emulate Windows programmes. However, my query was just that whether Corel makes a Linux-compatible version too, as lots of software do (you know, when you buy or download, they give you options of Linux, Windows, Mac, etc.). Well, I guess my problem is solved, it's not for Ubuntu. I will have to look for a Ubuntu-compatible substitute then... It's so sad.
I wish the program/software creators would build Linux compatible versions, and as more people move to Linux, they may eventually. There are other graphics programs available through the download manager though. Gimp is a good one.
casawyer said:I wish the program/software creators would build Linux compatible versions, and as more people move to Linux, they may eventually.
But I have been wrong before.
Herein the US, Linux is making a come back with Ubuntu and Fedora. I haven 't used Windows now in nearly 5 years, Don't even own anything with windows on it. A lot of software companies are missing out of a lot of sales by not offering a Linux version.
Ronny Axelsson said: I wish the program/software creators would build Linux compatible versions, and as more people move to Linux, they may eventually.Corel once had a version for Linux, but it was around fifteen years ago, and I doubt there will ever be another one.IMO, at least here in Sweden, I haven't heard anyone talk about Linux in years. But I have been wrong before. [/quote]
I wish the program/software creators would build Linux compatible versions, and as more people move to Linux, they may eventually.
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casawyer said: I wish the program/software creators would build Linux compatible versions, and as more people move to Linux, they may eventually. There are other graphics programs available through the download manager though. Gimp is a good one.
Imagine that you are the owner of Corel corp. or other software company. Linux has around 1% of the marketplace on all Operating System ranking
http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10&qpcustomd=0
http://www.ranking.lt/en/rankings/operating-systems.html
That amount has not changed in the last ten years. And from those few users, only a few would use CorelDRAW. Moreover, most Linux users prefer free software, so they do not want to spend money on a commercial program.
You would spend millions of dollars developing a program, knowing that you will not earn money?
I'm not against free software, or Linux, but I try to view it from a logical point of view. Take, for example Gimp. It is an excellent program, almost identical to Photoshop. There is a version called Gimpshop is even more similar. And besides, Gimp is free, runs on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows and is much faster. (Photoshop does not work on Linux.) We may assume that in a short time, most users would use this program, especially for being free. But the percentage of users is minimal. Then why would you think a company should invest time and money in a version that does not bring any benefit?
I'm not sure of that graph being totally correct. The US government is moving over to Linux. Over the past few years it has grown in the area of personal computers carrying it. You can now buy a personal computer with Linux on it. Yes Gimp is a good program. I have it myself.
Although I like free programs that are available through open-source programs, I would be willing to buy others that cost if they had Linux versions! I use to have Corel Suites years ago, and really liked it. Canconical is doing just great giving away it's operating system. It makes money in many other ways. If it were not so valuable, Facebook wouldn't be attempting to buy it.
Also the graphic has to do with sales of systems, I know many people that bought systems with Windows on it, but put Linux on it after getting it home.
But bottom line is Linux is growi
http://gs.statcounter.com/#os-ww-monthly-201303-201403
Statcounter shows that windows in all their systems are going down, and even thought other includes Linux, it is growing how be it slow. I will go out on the limb in predicting that Linux will grow faster over the next few years.
casawyer said: But bottom line is Linux is growi http://gs.statcounter.com/#os-ww-monthly-201303-201403 Statcounter shows that windows in all their systems are going down, and even thought other includes Linux, it is growing how be it slow. I will go out on the limb in predicting that Linux will grow faster over the next few years.
Are you sure? This ranking include mobiles devices. Go to the "Stat: Operating System" list, and choose "Desktop" only
http://gs.statcounter.com/#desktop-os-ww-monthly-201303-201403
Mobile devices (eg Android) have grown in recent years, but as you can see, on its own page, Linux has not increased over time.