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Inkscape developers need help to push version 1.5 across the finish line. If you have C++ experience and hate Adobe, consider getting involved (mastodon.social)

submitted 3 months ago by cm0002@suppo.fi to c/opensource@programming.dev

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Inkscape 1.5 is a brutal middle finger to Adobe Illustrator, finally delivering the devastating blow that trapped, exploited designers have been praying to see for decades.

If you understand C++, join the fight

Don't let Inkscape developers alone in the trenches — step up, fuel the resistance, and help them drive a stake through the heart of Adobe's monopoly

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[–] cbazero@programming.dev 21 points 3 months ago (5 children)

What if I hate C++ as much as Adobe?

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[–] terranoid@lemmy.cafe 11 points 3 months ago

Haters are asked to pick an evening eastern standard time to all meditate and channel their hatred into the repo

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[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Then that means it's a trial. You must now get better at C++.

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[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

you can be the best and still hate c++.

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[–] cbazero@programming.dev 2 points 3 months ago

If you don't hate c++ you are not good at it

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 1 point 3 months ago

The enemy of my enemy? Use the stones to destroy the stones.

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