Inkscape and X11
While attempting to install the open source vector graphics program Inkscape, I found that I needed to install the latest version of X11 (a window system used on Unix systems as well as Mac OS X). However, I couldn’t easily find the installer on Apple’s site, but I did discover it buried on my MacBook Pro Install Disc 1 at: /System/Installation/Packages/X11User.pkg. It’s also likely available for installation during system setup and while booted off the disc, however no reboot is necessary to install and run X11.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:21 pm
btw inkscape sucks. I so wanted to switch away form adobes expensive software and use free stuff. But inkscape just plan sucks, and gimp… also sucks :-(
August 24th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
You’re an Illustrator pro, though. For someone like me who doesn’t yet know Illustrator, Inkscape is a great program. I spent about 4 hours getting used to it yesterday, and it’s really quite nice. Being able to easily toggle the point/node type with the control key makes using the Pen tool in Photoshop seem outdated. So far, I’m loving it! I’ve already made a few vector graphics with it, some of which will be revealed soon.