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Evaluating Vector Graphics Tools
Adobe - Illustrator CS3 : Illustration Software, Graphic Design Software, Computer Graphic Design Program
Graphics - CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 - Corel Corporation
Inkscape. Draw Freely.
Xara
Mayura Draw Vector Drawing Program
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Tab 0 -- Evaluating Vector Graphics Tools
Evaluating Vector Graphics Packages
I need a good vector graphics package to do some work on my websites.  However, I'm not willing to mortgage my house to buy one.  So I have gone through an evaluation process of what is available out there.  Click on the tabs above to see my results and recommendations.
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Tab 1 -- Adobe - Illustrator CS3 : Illustration Software, Graphic Design Software, Computer Graphic Design Program
Adobe Illustrator
I love this package.  I downloaded the trial version and used it for all 30 days.  It was wonderful.  But when it came time to buying it, I just couldn't do it.  That is a lot of money for a poor web designer to spend on a software package!
http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/?promoid=BPDEG
Tab 2 -- Graphics - CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 - Corel Corporation
Corel Draw
Hmm, from the feature list, this looks just like Adobe Illustrator.  It is even very close in price.  I don't want to download this and love it the way I did with Illustrator.  These packages are just too expensive for an individual.  I'm sure they are fine for large corporations.
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1191272117978
Tab 3 -- Inkscape. Draw Freely.
Inkscape
How can you not love Open Source?  I love the fact that this product is being built and is out there as competition for the other expensive alternatives.

Unfortunately, I just couldn't use this.  I didn't have the patience to try and learn this product.  It is not easy to use.
http://www.inkscape.org/
Tab 4 -- Xara
Xara
Yes!  Someone heard my prayers.  This is a fabulous, easy to use vector-based drawing program for around $100!

I downloaded the trial version and just started using it.  It was so intuitive that I rarely ever opened the help menu.  This product is wonderful for a simple web designer like me!

This is my top choice for price/performance.
http://www.xara.com/us/products/xtreme
Tab 5 -- Mayura Draw Vector Drawing Program
I just found this one, I haven't had time to evaluate it yet
http://www.mayura.com/
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