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Photoshop alternative now free - Affinity (runs via Lutris) (github.com)
submitted 4 months ago by cm0002@digipres.cafe to c/linux@programming.dev
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Despite this not being FOSS like GIMP, I think it's great that there is at least some very viable alternative that can run on Linux even with some workaround, for free (besides Photopea).

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[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 4 points 4 months ago

While I agree with a native port. I think work around like this is also good too since it shows demand. I mean it’s why there is a good level of hype around Linux Gaming thanks to Steam and its Proton compatibility layer.

So long as Affinity isn’t blocked from running like what adobe does. I think this is fine until a universal binary is possible.