Adobe on Linux

I have been a leading Adobe consultant in the European fashion industry for over 22 years. In recent years, European countries and companies have been rapidly shifting toward open-source operating systems like Linux. The reason is simple: the U.S. is no longer seen as a reliable partner.

While Adobe continues to expand its web-based applications, and yes, there are many open-source alternatives to various Adobe products, desktop applications like Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign remain indispensable for professional users.

Europe’s digital infrastructure is transforming at an unprecedented pace. It won’t be long before Linux’s market share grows significantly. Adobe, too, is a U.S.-based software company, but its products are not as critical as the operating system itself for Europeans considering a switch to Linux.

In my opinion, Adobe could survive Europe’s movement away from U.S. services if it opens up to a Linux port soon. For European countries and businesses, the focus isn’t on abandoning all U.S. services but rather on reducing dependence on the most critical ones—such as computer operating systems and possibly mobile OS (like Sailfish Phone OS).

You might think I’m being extreme, but if you follow the news daily, you’ll understand: Europeans no longer want to be part of—or dependent on—that country.