So, did I understand correctly that the lagging behind in release date of the Linux version of Anime Studio Pro is because of vendor issues, not because of development issues?
Isn't Linux the third desktop platform behind Mac OS X and Windows (in that order) in the world of creative professionals? Read
this article in Linux Loop. Windows is (still) on top of the world in business software, but for creative suites it is another matter.
Because it is open source and less "bloatwarey" than Windows and Mac OS X, it offers great opportunities for vendors to offer tailored solutions, from single applications to complete machine parks with dedicated workstations, for a fraction of the price of "commercial systems", and still a relatively high profit margin. I guess one could partner up with a hardware vendor for supply and support.
You can't do this with Windows and Mac OS X, because the costs of the OS are so prohibitive.
Is it just stage fright?
Just wondering...