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Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by alias_neo »

shorts_theory wrote: post #74
alias_neo wrote: post #32

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I've become a big fan of AppImages. I found a project on Github called AppImageInstaller which will create a Gnome/KDE integration shortcut for you and move the AppImage file to a "programs" directory of your choosing. I usually just "Open with AppImageInstaller" when I download them, it pops up and asks if you want to run once or integrate. When you get a new version you can right-click the old one's shortcut/icon a…

I think Plasma automatically integrates AppImages on the first time you launch one.

Interesting, I'll have to see whether I really need the AppImageInstaller on my desktop then. Thanks for the note.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by skrowl »

MarcellusDrum wrote: post #4

In this increasingly "Software as a Service" world, it's nice to have a good alternative where you actually own the software you are using. Being FOSS is just icing on the cake. Huge respect to the team behind Krita, and the KDE community as a whole.

If you're on windows, you may also want to check out https://www.getpaint.net/

It's great and free (as in beer) even for commercial use.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by techwizard81 »

_flux wrote: post #73
techwizard81 wrote: post #63

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>Yes, but ONLY because they require you to create a >Microsoft account. If you could use it without the >account, then it would be fine. You don't need an account to use the Microsoft Store, they nag you about login in, but you can click cancel and the app will still install.

Did you try to install the Windows Terminal from the store?

yes, same as all the other one, you can cancel out of login in and it still installs. I never logged into the microsoft store

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by nitrogen »

S0und wrote: post #80
dsign wrote: post #13

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While I share your appreciation of Krita and FOSS in general (long live Gimp and Inkscape), I have to point out that there are good commercial software that are not a total subscription rip-off (I'm looking at you Adobe). Here are some I know of and have used (bugs and limitations and everything): - The Affinity suite - Corel Painter and perhaps a few others. They do their job of paying their developers, cultivating…

Or just use "Photoshop" in the browser https://www.photopea.com/ If I need any kinda simpler editing I just use this.

The benefit of owned and/or open/free software is that it can be run anywhere with or without connectivity.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by gambler »

_flux wrote: post #70
flohofwoe wrote: post #49

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There's nothing wrong about a malware scan on download (Chrome does this automatically too), but this scan should be smarter about detecting actual malware (it's called Smart Screen after all).

But it's basically an impossible problem to solve while not preventing running useful applications. You can only do that well until it becomes too difficult to do better.

>But it's basically an impossible problem to solve

This is not just possible, but relatively easy to solve. Applications can be sandboxed by default. Signing the application or user granting it extra rights can remove some restrictions from the sandbox.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by vinceguidry »

laszlokorte wrote: post #44
wtetzner wrote: post #37

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How does Microsoft make money from free apps being in the Windows Store?

By conditioning users to only use the store and then later for paid apps as well.

'Zactly. Every tech company has a strong interest in platform lock-in, not only do they collect a cut on whatever gets sold through the platform, but their data collection is better, so they can sell it to marketers.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by novaleaf »

a bit off topic, but know any easy to use vector art program for kids?

Really looking for something my kids can get into!

Krita supports vector layers, but it's for simple shapes/text overlays

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by VadimPR »

boudewijnrempt wrote: post #19
vanderZwan wrote: post #14

Has anyone tried the Android beta for tablets? How good/bad is it? I'm curious to try it out but I don't have a tablet at the moment. [0] https://krita.org/en/item/first-krita-beta-for-android-and-c... [1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.krita&hl=e...

It is _beta_. Don't use it for production work! I'm currently paying Sharaf who did the original port to work full-time on fixing Android/ChromeOS issues, but we're not even at the stage where we can think of implementing a tablet-friendly user interface again.

What did you do with it? A Qt Widgets maintainer here looking to hit the mobile as well.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by mschuetz »

mouldysammich wrote: post #7
mschuetz wrote: post #5

It's like GIMP, but good.

Its a painting program not an image editing program. they dont compete.

I'm not doing any painting in Krita, I'm using it for image editing. I always hated when I had to use GIMP in the past and it ways a joy to discover Krita and find that it does everything I needed GIMP for, but with a sensible user interface.

Re: Krita 4.4.0

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Post by nightowl_games »

Is Krita good for vector art? I often use InkScape to touch up or modify icons, but have found InkScape's UI to sometimes completely bug out. (besides looking generally bad).

Is Krita an alternative to InkScape?

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