[Inkscape-devel] WEBFORM Who wrote Inkscape, and how can I verify that it\'s safe?

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name: Lisa email: xiaoxiao_2008@...19...

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Sorry for bothering you, but my mom won't let me download Inkscape unless she knows that it won't install a virus or spyware on the computer or something. So who wrote/created Inkscape? I know that it's open source, but what exactly does that mean? Is there any way I can prove to my mom that it's a safe and reputable program?

Thanks, Lisa