1Inkscape and the World
Maybe this is your first encounter with vector graphics. Maybe you have used vector graphics before and are now curious to see what else it can do for you. Or maybe you are considering Inkscape after you've tried other vector editing applications and want to know what sets it apart. Whatever the case, you may find some background information enlightening. What is SVG? What is Inkscape? Where does it come from and where is it headed? And what can you use it for? What is Inkscape's place in the world of computer graphics? This introductory chapter gives up-to-date answers to these questions.
1.1 What Vector Graphics Is and Why It Matters
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor. What does that mean?
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