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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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[–] Phegan@lemmy.world 21 points 1 week ago (2 children)

We already have apps, we don't need AI powered slop to come into our space.

[–] EtnaAtsume@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] eutampieri@feddit.it 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Canva ≠ Affinity (for now). The o my requirement is a Canva account, but the app works fully locally. Still, it’s a downgrade from v2

[–] phonics@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Every time I open it it wants to check my account is logged in. And every time I shudder thinking one day, theyre gonna cut me off unless I pay.

[–] eutampieri@feddit.it 1 points 1 week ago

Eventually yes

[–] TheFonz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Like what apps?