Some of the issues you mention are addressed here http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/0.49 It's great that they deal with plenty of issues that would bring more speed in theory, yet all of my questions remain unanswered in regards to what is expected of Inkscape when it comes to t...

I recorded a short test session with Inkscape where I try to demonstrate the very slow responsiveness I get: https://vimeo.com/45914597 It seems related to filters and/or raster graphics. What I want to ask here is the following: 1. Is what we see in the video "normal" functionality of Ink...