mmm... as i understand, the true reason they stopped the xaralx development was because of Xara refusing to open source their graphics engine? i find that very logical and its a pity that devs wouldnt work in such a trully amazing application just because of purism sake.

On the other hand, Xara fails to recognize the potencial market in linux (or mac for that matter), whose users have proved more than needed their willingness to PAY for software whilst over on windoze they prefer to just "crack it". how many graphics designers actually buy the adobe or corel thing? just [mostly] companies do, if they ever.

I run Xara Designer on Virtualbox when i need to use the 3d/extrude tool. It amazes me every single time. Every single time i think "damn it Xara.. if only.." I also try not to use it cause i might fall back in and go back to windows.. just to run it