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« on: October 26, 2003, 06:43:47 PM » |
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As of right now I only have Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7 but would like photoshop. I was just wondering if all of you paid the $500+ or have bootleg copies in one way or another.
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MikeBoger
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2003, 09:54:43 AM » |
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You buy it. It's just that easy.
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2003, 11:28:01 AM » |
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ebay has cheap outdated copies of programs. I've been looking for a new version of some things and have found many there, some un-opened, for fairly cheap. I'm pretty sure they're legal.
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JoeK
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2003, 11:57:11 AM » |
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PhotoShop is well worth the money. After you pay that initial bit, it's pretty cheap to buy upgrades.
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trebormojo
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2003, 01:56:21 PM » |
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no Mac version?
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2003, 01:57:45 PM » |
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I don't know if anyone has worked on a native Aqua port, but I have used it through X11 in the past.
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ndogg
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2003, 02:32:54 PM » |
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I used the gimp when I ran linux. I didn't really see anything special about it. I mainly just want photoshop but dont have $500+ to blow on it right now.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2003, 02:35:30 PM » |
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you wouldn't be blowing it - it is the best photo editor on the market!! What am I saying, my Dad helped me with the cost  |
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ndogg
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2003, 02:37:48 PM » |
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$500 was practically the price for my computer! I will look around on ebay and see what they charge
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2003, 03:33:43 PM » |
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Hmm. GiMP seems to do everything that one might need for photo editing. What did you find was missing? There might be a few "power" features they don't have, but for instance they just added SVG (scalable vector graphics) so they are incorporating Illustrator-like functionality.
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2003, 04:15:34 PM » |
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With ebay be very careful, unfortunately there are a huge amount of pirate software auctions, and it is very difficult to tell the difference until you receive the product.
PhotoShop is definately worth the money, however, having said that, I often tend to use Paint Shop Pro 7 instead just for quickness. If I have something really complex to use i pull up Photoshop, but because I run PSP on my laptop, I tend to only use Photoshop on occasion now... Sad really, having spent the money.
Don't get bootleg, a lot of work goes into these programs and despite the high cost, it's only fair to get the real thing, and besides the support can prove invaluable.
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2003, 05:03:35 PM » |
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Amazon.com has some cheap software as well sold by 3rd parties. Some is used but a lot is new, unopened packages. This is especialy true for "older" editions.
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2003, 08:04:01 PM » |
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Or if you are a student and can prove it (either by a .edu email adress or a regular faxed copy of your statement) you can get discounts (my favorite e commerce for that is www.journeyed.com. Love that store  ) The Gimp is a great alternative for cash strapped individuals. I've been trying to convince school districts around where i live to switch to it instead of buying licenses for Photoshop elements ( so far unsuccessful though.) |
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2003, 08:20:39 PM » |
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Actually, you don't just have to be a student to get the highly discounted version. You could also be a faculty or staff (I am a staff) at an educational institution. If you don't fall into one of those categories, find a friend who does and ask them to purchase it for you. Much cheaper than paying full price and much less risky than buying it via ebay. I got the Design Collection for $399 and this included PhotoShop, Illustrator, GoLive, InDesign, and Acrobat. Can't beat that. |
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