sK1 is an open source vector graphics editor similar to CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand which just had it's first public release a few days ago.
First of all sK1 is oriented for "prepress ready" PostScript & PDF output.
The major sK1 features:
* CMYK colorspace support
* CMYK support in Postscript
* Cairo-based engine
* Color managment
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