Windows 10 end of support is approaching and Linux distributions are looking to attract users whose hardware is not capable of running Windows 11In this case, it is openSUSE that seeks to attract creative professionals.
In a post published at the end of last year, he details the offer with which he seeks to attract those who develop artistic or content creation tasks.
openSUSE seeks to attract creative professionals
In the post, aimed as we said at Windows 10 users, it is stated that:
Distributions and flavors such as Tumbleweed, Leap, Slowroll, Kalpa, and Aeon from openSUSE and other Linux distributions offer an excellent platform for creators with a wide variety of powerful open source tools designed to meet the needs of artists, designers, photographers, videographers, and video editors.
They refer to programs that are available in RPM, Appimage and Flatpak formats.They can serve as alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and other commercial software.
Some suggestions where openSUSE can be useful for these professionals are:
Gimp as an alternative to Photoshop
Since the mid-80s, Photoshop has been the application of choice for professionals for photo editing and some graphic design tasks. According to the developers, Gimp can replace it since it has different useful features for professionals.
The open source application is notable for its compatibility with different file formats such as PSD, as well as its tools for editing, retouching and manipulating graphics. It also allows you to work with layers, masks, brushes and blending modes. There is also the possibility of working with high bit depth images.
Inkscape as an alternative to Illustrator
Vector graphics are those that are not constructed pixel by pixel but are represented using mathematical formulas. This means that their size can vary without loss of quality. The post suggests using Inkscape as an alternative to Illustrator since it can not only work with the native format of the Adobe application (AI) but also with SVG and EPS files.. It also includes similar tools such as shape creation, layer management, pens and curves. Its features are expanded with extensions and add-ons created by the community.
Kdenlive and Blender for video editing
In this case there is no reference to proprietary software. If there is Kdenlive highlights that it includes tools to cut, split and organize videos using multiple tracks and separating images and audios.It also allows you to add transitions and effects and animate frames.
In the case of Blender, its capacity for 3D animation and the creation of digital effects stands out.
Ardour and Audacity for audio production
Whether for music production, sound design or podcast creation, Programs like Ardour or Audacity allow for recording, mixing and mastering of multiple tracks.
Scribus for editing and layout
This section highlights that Scribus is the ideal tool for designing brochures, books, magazines, posters and other printed material.It is also said that it has a professional handling of typography and support for CMYK colors, ICC color profiles and production of editable documents in PDF format.
For those of us in the Linux world the obvious question is why openSUSE? and not any other distribution that has the same programs. The answer is yes. It is a Rolling Release distribution (continuous update) that guarantees having the latest versions and its excellent hardware configuration and update tools.
In my humble opinion, this post is outdated. Continuing to define Gimp or Inkscape as mere alternatives to Adobe programs is to ignore them. Furthermore, there is no reference to the integration with Artificial Intelligence tools that commercial applications include. Furthermore, it is not true that all these applications are adapted to the commercial field.
It is necessary to produce truthful information instead of propaganda full of slogans that only interest those of us who are in this world.