Graphics software, what is better Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw X4?

Some federal contract work requires the work is archived in CorelDraw file format. Thus, you see a lot of military insignia in the clip art. CorelDraw files can be huge and fail to reload after a lot of edits is my criticism. As far as better?





Price, you can't beat Inkscape -- free as in 'free beer'. My preference for artistic ability, time savings and affordable price is Xara Xtreme.Graphics software, what is better Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw X4?
I've never used Corel Draw.


They say It's easier to learn, and cheaper. But I don't see how Illustrator is any harder to learn. Your vectoring... Plus you'll get comfortable with illustrators layout, sometimes you may need to have the navigator right in front of you, sometimes the color swatches.. everything just flows with illustrator.





For any logo design, typesetting, layout, I use Illustrator.


Illustrator is strictly for vector design, the filters on Illustrator won't be much use to you if you need to brush up a photograph or something.


For a 'graphics' program I use Photoshop.





p.s. to be honest I don't know any professional that uses corel anymoreGraphics software, what is better Adobe illustrator or Corel Draw X4?
Adobe has more reputation among graphic designers. Photoshop and Illustrator are most used for professional graphic designers. I used Corel before and then changed to Illustrator.





Illustrator allows you to create more professional illustrations, and gives your more quality when exporting graphics for web.





In my opinion, if you can afford buy Illustrator then use it, otherwise use Corel. Both will take you time to learn, there is no difference in that part.