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  • 10-05-2007 11:25pm
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    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭


    Just ordered my first half decent camera online. Decided to buy a copy of Photoshop too, until I saw the price of it. Any reasonably priced alternatives out there for the amateur?


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    Calina
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Calina


    Photoshop Elements is okay. Corel has something which is pretty decent as well and they are in and around the 120E mark, Corel probably less actually.

    The GIMP is free and it's very decent as well.


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,516 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    paint.net is also free.
    The Gimp as mentioned,
    Picasa is also free,
    you could also pick up an older version of photoshop or download a 30 day trial to see whats its like.


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    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    Have a think about it, I'm sure you'll come up with a few legal ways to get Photoshop.


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    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    Thanks all - that gives me a few ideas. I think I'll wait till I actually get my camera and start taking snaps before I go spending any idea. But at least I have a bit of a clue where to look now...;)


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    rymus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    I really shouldn't have to tell you that software piracy is NOT a subject to discuss on boards.


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    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    You don't - FWIW I've downloaded Picasa and The Gimp, as suggested, and I expect these will be fine for my needs.

    And given that most people know where to look for pirated software if that's their thing, and the request was for "reasonably priced alternatives", I don't think we need worry about further, potentially unlawful, discussions on this thread.


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    Dilbert75
    Registered Users Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    Would you believe it? I found an installation disk I got a couple of years ago for Paint Shop Pro 7, which appears to be fine for the likes of watermarking, etc. Have The Gimp, etc. for latest technology in other enhancements.


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