Adobe Illustrator Alternative?

I am looking for a graphics package that allow me to do open, and do simple editing to Adobe illustrator AI files as my Illustrator tryout has now expired, and I am saving for the full version!

Does anybody know of a package that will do this? (preferebly with a free trial!)

Many thanks.

 

You could try Corel Draw 12.

 

Ok, now I have an new problem...

I tried to download an alternative package and it changed the files to non-readable (whilst still being called AI files). Nothing will open them. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Corel, Corel, Corel and nothing else

 

Yeah, try Corel.

 

Custard,

Try to stick with Illustrator. Its better.

regards
guetizo

 

No doubt I will go with corel..
and i want u too to go with it..

regards
raghav

 

what is the best software to make a vector design?

 

thats wat we are talking about,
Corel draw -1st
illustrator - 2nd
IMO

 

Inkscape - http://www.inkscape.org is an open-source option. It's not pretty, or very usable, but it just might get the job done.

 

I just recently started using Xara Xtreme and I like it a lot. I've made some great graphics so far.

 

I use both and must say that Coreldraw is as good as illustrator.
Go for the software you're most comfortable with.

Btw... its latest version is x3 (v 13).

 

what abt Macromedia Freehand ?

 

raja, i feel that after the acquisition of macromedia, adobe wont continue Freehand as they already have a superior product like Illustrator.