What is the best open-source vector-based drawing program?
I can’t afford Illustrator, so I had been using an old version of CorelDraw (ver. 7). I can’t find my CorelDraw 7 CD and I need to reinstall Windows on my computer. Is there an open-source program that is good?
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if illustrator is absolutely not an option, then try to find an older version of macromedia’s freehand. the tools are a little different from illustrator, but nothing drastic.
Gimp is the best open source all encompasing grahic editor.
http://www.gimp.org/
Inkscape is most popular for those who using alternatives to Illustrator or Corel Draw. I’ve tried it and I’d recommend it over Xara open source.
http://www.inkscape.org/
Nvu is for graphic design and Web Design
http://www.nvu.com/index.php
Synfig is a good open source program for vector animation.
http://www.synfig.com/
Blender is more popular with the software developers as a 3D vector and modeling programme.
http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Home.2.0.html
Also, if you ever want a full desktop publishing suite that does essentially everything the Quark does (since you are already familiar with Corel Draw) try Scribus. Their output is just as professional…
http://www.scribus.net/