Hi Brynn,
On Fri, 23 Jan 2015 05:12:12 -0700 "Brynn" <brynn@...3133...> wrote:
Hi Friends, Even though I do understand a little better now, I still don't want to write this. I've got some projects helping Martin and Maren on the website, that are taking my time right now. But I thought I'd provide the first draft again (attached) just for your convenience. You all are more than welcome to take it apart, change it, put it back together, or whatever you need! And btw, I'm a woman :-)
Commenting on the attached release announcement:
Inkscape version 0.91 is Released!
I think that should be "was Released" instead of "is Released".
A little over 4 years since the last major version release (0.48), which included 5 interim "bug fix" releases, the Inkscape development community announces the release of the new stable version 0.91.
"version" ==> "version, 0.91".
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format, whicih can be used as a
"whicih" ==> "which".
complement to your other graphics and desktop tools. Perhaps midway through its development, Inkscape has borrowed some user interface ideas from other fine editors, such as Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Xara X. Yet it features many new tools and interface elements all its own.
I would write that as:
«
During its development, Inkscape has borrowed some user interface ideas from other fine editors, such as Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Xara X. Nevertheless, it features many new tools and interface elements, of its own.
»
The shining jewel among the highlights of this new version, is a new renderer based on the Cairo library. Most of the work on it was done during the 2010 and 2011 Google Summer of Code. It will much improve many of the performance issues which followed Inkscape as it has grown over the last few years. (Can you hear fan's cheering?)
"Can you hear fan's cheering?" Should be "Can you hear the fan's cheering?" or "Can you hear the fans cheering?". Or perhaps that sentence should be removed entirely.
In addition to a new Measurement tool, the Node, Text, and Gradient tools have all seen improvements. Among many other new features, is Trace Pixel Art (which is similar to the existing Trace Bitmap), and a new Symbols dialog. Dialog status and position is now remembered between sessions; Guides can now be multi-colored and labelled; and there are new preferences for the size of on-canvas controls. And finally, some more new Snapping options are available, as well as Snap preferences which are more easily understandable.
"And finally," ==> "Finally,".
Several new file formats are supported, including FXG, SIF and HTML5 export; and VSD and CDR import. EMF/WMF are now for all platforms.
"are now" ==> "are now available" and maybe "EMF/WMF" should be "EMF/WMF export and import".
And XCF, PDF,
Remove the "And".
EPS, and PS+LaTeX support are improved. There are 14 new extensions, and ?? new filters!
Please see release notes for details:
"see release notes" ==> "see the release notes".
http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/0.91
Please find download info on the website: https://inkscape.org/en/download/
Maybe say "Download information may be found on the website: https://inkscape.org/en/download/ ".
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Regards,
Shlomi Fish