Inkscape - Draw Freely

I came across this software called "Inkscape". I got to know Inkscape when I read Ponoko.com's newsletter.

Here's what Inkscape is:

What is Inkscape?

Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or Xara X. What sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an open XML-based W3C standard, as the native format.

What does 'Inkscape' mean?

The name is made up of the two English words 'ink' and 'scape'. Ink is a common substance for drawings, and is used when the sketched work is ready to be permanently committed to paper, and thus evokes the idea that Inkscape is ready for production work. A scape is a view of a large number of objects, such as a landscape or ocean-scape, and thus alludes to the object-oriented nature of vector imagery. - snippet from Inkscape FAQ

It can run on Linux, Windows 2000/2003/XP and OSX

Read more at Inkscape FAQ or Download from their site.



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