"I wish Affinity worked on Linux"
Surprise! You can install the latest version of Affinity on Linux in just 15 minutes:
https://github.com/ryzendew/Linux-Affinity-Installer
And while this is a community-run project, Canva are even looking at officially supporting Affinity on Linux:
https://techcentral.co.za/affinity-for-linux-canvas-next-big-move-could-reshape-the-desktop-software-market/274861/
#Design #VisualDesign #GraphicDesign #Affinity #AffinityOnLinux #Linux
Chris Wood
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