First of all a big hello to the Xara Discussion Group!

After reading the glowing remarks from many professional graphic designers on the i-us Xara pages, I have become interested in the software.

Here's my question: If this software's so great (and also cheap), then why is it not prominently used in every design studio? Why are Tools like Corel Draw, Illustrator or Freehand used more? Where's "the hook"? Or is it really simply a "well kept secret"?

Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!
Gary Vey

p.s. i now use photoshop and corel draw (corel since ver. 2)...

[imagination is more important than knowledge - a.einstein]