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Between (photoshop), (paint.net) and (GIMP) which one of these would you recommend i get? i know PSCS3 is a popular graphic program, but carries a hefty price tag. but the other 2 are free. what do you think?

By AlsoKnownAs Asked Nov 16 2008 11:53PM
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by Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy on Nov 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm Permalink

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well, it depends on you will be using the program for. my boyfriend has been a professional photographer for almost 25 years and does a lot of graphic design work. he uses adobe photoshop. ive seen what he can do with it ~ and its just absolutely amazing. but expensive. if you dont need really sophisticated software, go with the freeware. that should probably do ya just fine for most intents & purposes.
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Avatar Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy Nov, 24 2008 at 06:47 AM
no worries mate. :)
Avatar AlsoKnownAs Nov, 24 2008 at 02:54 PM
i know of photoshop for on sale now at circuit city..reg 99.99 now 49.99..but alas, thats over the predicted spending limit of 35.95 on my credit card..oh well..paint.net is all i have
Avatar Shan is Purrrrrfectly Happy Nov, 24 2008 at 04:05 PM
well i think paint.net is cool. you might be able to find hotoshop cheap on ebay?? just a thought.

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by HopeElizabeth on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:44 am Permalink

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GIMP :D

My best friend has it and its pretty awesome :D
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Avatar AlsoKnownAs Nov, 17 2008 at 11:15 AM
ya, thx im using it right now and so far its better than windows paint.
Avatar HopeElizabeth Nov, 18 2008 at 10:09 AM
no promblem :D

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by trouble ... on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:00 am Permalink

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I almost always go with the Freeware or Shareware.

I know there will be those that argue "you get what you pay for" but it's been my experience that I can usually find something just about as good for free.

I guess it comes down to personal preference. I'm frugal. What can I say?:)
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Avatar AlsoKnownAs Nov, 17 2008 at 01:01 AM
woot thx trouble. yes, i too try go with freeware as well. ill test GIMP out first.
Avatar trouble ... Nov, 17 2008 at 01:06 AM
Good luck. I hope you find something you like.
Avatar AlsoKnownAs Nov, 17 2008 at 01:08 AM
thx homie!

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by Bacchus...lives on Nov 24, 2008 at 4:13 am Permalink

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GIMP in my opinion. Unless you're doing professional work don't go near Photoshop.
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