In regard to features, I think "pro-grade" feature is just *any* advanced feature - it's the stuff that surprises you that it's included in a non-proprietary/free piece of software. It's a compliment, and I don't think we should be discouraging people from making such compliments about Inkscape or Inkscape features. We want to attract funding, we want developers to be paid for the work when they want/need it. Limiting our use of well-known and commonly used software advertising buzzwords will cause confusion, and cast doubt over the quality of the software.
My 2p. -C
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 6:27 PM, C R <cajhne@...400...> wrote:
Professional generally mean "made by professionals". It is not *proprietary* software, but it is professional software imho.
Professional is also a term that is used for software that can be used professionally. Inkscape definitely fits the bill here too.
Now say this to people: "Inkscape is not professional software."
Most people will not only not understand what is meant by that, they will one or several of the following:
- Inkscape is not made by professional developers
- Inkscape is not suitable for professional work
- Inkscape can not, or should not be used by professionals
Am i missing something? I don't know what problems we are trying to solve by saying Inkscape is not professional software. Jabier's work is definitely professional quality/grade. I use his stuff all the time and can vouch for the quality.
-C
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 6:14 PM, Martin Owens <doctormo@...400...> wrote:
On 28 August 2017 at 12:33, Miguel Lopez <reptillia39@...3425...> wrote:
Why not both? Like if you were to make multiple strokes intersecting, it will automatically join if you enable it. If you were to make one stroke that intersect by itself, it will combine into 1 just like the spray tool with the join. This probably a bit too much, but it will be great if you can do this at some point. One step closer to going pro.
I love this feature very much. But we should not use pro (professional) as a term here, because Jabier is volunteering which is is literally the opposite of professional. I know you mean that inkscape is one step closer to being capable of being used by people earning money from their art/design and we certainly want people to be able to earn money from using (and developing) Free and Open source... but maybe open source doesn't really fit the whole 'pro' advertising meme. (also Inkscape is being used by professionals already, and lots of different types which is why it's hard to nail down the industry/user-base)
Inkscape Any - as in, Inkscape for Anyone. ;)
Best Regards, Martin Owens
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