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Affinity for Linux? Canva's next big move could reshape the desktop software market (techcentral.co.za)

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Canva is seriously considering porting Affinity to Linux - a move that could transform desktop Linux and challenge Adobe.

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[–] apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 38 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've often thought that Adobe probably have the software side figured out for Linux but until market pressure forces them to implement it, they have no reason to do so.

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 27 points 1 month ago

Like a lot of the others they definitely have the ability just not the will. Which is why I find the concept that they'll suddenly figure out how do funny