[CLUE-Tech] Scalable Vector Graphics on Linux?

[Jed S. Baer]

On Tue, 04 Mar 2003 20:52:45 -0700
mgushee at havenrock.com wrote:

> On 4 Mar 2003 at 20:31, Jed S. Baer wrote:
> 
> > >   Sketch    http://sketch.sourceforge.net/
> > >     A Python-based, Corel Draw-esque drawing program. Worth having
> > >     for general use, but its SVG support is still fairly primitive.
> > 
> > Hmmm. Worth having even if I already use The Gimp?
> 
> Sure. The GIMP, as you surely know, is primarily for bitmap graphics 
> (AKA "paintings"), and Sketch is mainly for vector graphics (AKA 
> "drawings") ... though I suppose the distinction is less important 
> than it used to be.

Well, given what's possible with fractal-based image expansion, I don't
know how much the end result would differ. But I haven't heard of any
fractal-based rendering programs for linux, which sorta surprises me.

I guess the main thing about SVG is that it's possible to have a small
file size, and still get a nice image when it's expanded to a large image
display. I suppose since it's inherent in the design, it's faster than a
fractal process.

jed
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