hello everybody

[Simon Ruiz]

Yeah, the only way to use Creative Suite under Linux that I know of would be to install Windows in a Virtual Machine (with something like vmware), install CS2 into that, and bring up the Virtual Machine when you want to run CS2.
 
It's not an optimal solution, as you'd still technically be running Windows--just as an application under Linux--but then again you already paid for a license to use it so there wouldn't be a legal problem with it, and you could limit your Windows exposure to just using CS2.
 
The most popular open source alternatives to Photoshop and Illustrator are the GIMP (installed by default on Ubuntu) and Inkscape, if you're willing to give them a try.
 
They're not the same interface you're used to, but they can do maybe 95% of the same things, and in fact there are projects that do things like GIMPshop which modifies the GIMP interface to recreate the feel of Photoshop, and PSPI which is a GIMP plugin that runs Photoshop plug-in filters under GIMP.
 
Then again, most GIMP enthusiasts would likely suggest that the learning curve to figure out the GIMP way of doing Image Manipulation is well worth it.
 
Also, technically, this type of inquiry would be more appropriate elsewhere as this is a mailing list about Local Community Teams.
 
I hope this finds you having a great day!
 
Simón
 

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From: eugenedv57 at cox.net [mailto:eugenedv57 at cox.net]
Sent: Tue 3/20/2007 8:04 PM
To: Ubuntu local community team (LoCo) contacts
Cc: Simon Ruiz
Subject: RE: hello everybody



I work with Adobe Programs Photoshop & Illustrator CS2. Being totally disgusted with Windows operating systems but unwilling to trash all my different computers in favor of the superior Apple MAC (I have one) - I would love to back up my work and install  my Ubuntu CDs on these desktop and portable machines. My fear is that Ubuntu will not allow me to install the Apple CreativeSuite 2 programs I use daily for my work.

Is there a solution to the apparent installation issues with Adobe Creative Suite 2 on Ubuntu?

If you can refer me to a solution i willbe eternally grateful.

Gene Voce