graphics software

[hallelujah!!!]

hi

i am an absolute newbie & haven't even installed Linux but would like to.

the problem is i m a 3d artist & i use programs like 3DS MAX,vray, mudbox, adobe photoshop etc.

currently i use windows xp. can i run these software s if i switch??

thnx

[GNU-Fan]

Hello,

not without major hassles.
But even if you could, what would be the use to switch?

[oz]

Welcome to the forums!

Yes, you can install Linux alongside Windows so that you can dual-boot between them, allowing you to use your Windows apps, as needed.

Hope you have fun with Linux.

[jayd512]

Hello and Welcome!

Those specific programs probably won't run in Linux, but if you decide to do as ozar suggested with a dual-boot, then take a look at the table of equivalents to see if there is anything there that might be of use to you.

[Dann]

Dual booting is the best solution if you need those specific programs, but I would recommend the equivalents. I do graphics design myself, and I haven't needed to use an adobe product in forever.

For photoshop, use the GIMP. There's also a version that looks like photoshop named gimpshop, if you don't want t learn a new interface. GIMP has about 90% of the functionality of photoshop, so I don't think you'll be missing much. Also, can open and save .psd files. If that's not cutting it for you, CS2 will open in wine pretty well.

Also, Inkscape is definitely worth looking into. It's one of the times opensource does it better. It's much like illustrator/corel draw. But has more tools, and traces better. It also supports .AI files.

As for all out 3d, look into a program named Blender. It's pretty mind blowing all around.

[hallelujah!!!]

Hello,

not without major hassles.
But even if you could, what would be the use to switch?

security( i love 2 download stuff)

[hallelujah!!!]

Welcome to the forums!

Yes, you can install Linux alongside Windows so that you can dual-boot between them, allowing you to use your Windows apps, as needed.

Hope you have fun with Linux.

Thank you ozar n jayd...

dual booting sounds good but if i say make an image in linux........can i use it for my windows apps??

would that be possible??

[hallelujah!!!]

Thank you Dann...

[jayd512]

dual booting sounds good but if i say make an image in linux........can i use it for my windows apps??

It can be done. Programs like the GIMP save files in some of the same format as PhotoShop. But in order to easily move the files from Linux to Windows, you'll have to mount the Windows partition in read-write mode.

[hallelujah!!!]

Thanx a lot for all your help everybody......