has gotten rid of the single perpetual license option, CorelDraw Graphics Suite
($499; or $198 per year for a subscription) is the alternative to explore. It’s for
Windows only, though. For that price, you get six pieces: CorelDraw, Photo-
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preferable for anyone with a spotty internet connection. You can also buy a
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