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As much as I loathe Adobe's dominance in the overall market, I see your point: Figma is a specific type of product of which there are plenty others in the marke
by woodpanel 3y ago
As much as I loathe Adobe's dominance in the overall market, I see your point: Figma is a specific type of product of which there are plenty others in the market to choose from (Sketch, UX Pin, Axure RP, ...). Justified to investigate but I don't know of any legal precedence that would support a blocking, so they'd have to create a new one. Unlikely to happen IMHO but I could see how after all of this Adobe will end up increasing it's European Budget for non-profits and "initiatives" with a Brussles address.
- samwillis 3y agoExactly, it's not a good thing, but when compared to other acquisitions there is little evidence this should be blocked. Back in 2005 (still relevant?) Adobe acquired Macromedia, mainly for Flash. But Macromedia were the "alternative" in the market for many Adobe's products, Photoshop & Fireworks, Illustrator & Freehand for example. They brought the company to dominate in an emerging market, and kill off competing products. Does that count for or against the Figma move? (I still have very hard feeling for Adobe after they killed Fireworks)
- sofixa 3y agoIt's a perfect demonstration of why such acquisitions shouldn't be allowed in the future.