QUOTE(poo87 @ Jan 28 2007, 12:40 AM)
I love this program (as most of you know
) it's perfect for anyone trying to get into gfx...
I tried paint.net... I thought it was rather weak. Personally, I think it would be better for someone to start off using an older version of Photoshop, then move up from there. Getting comfortable in those free graphics apps is a step backwards IMHO. Noone compares to Photoshop *bows head in honor*.
The only reason I would ever recommend something like The Gimp or Paint, is as a free alternative for someone who's cash strapped and needs to do some basic graphics design or photo editing. Though I must say, The Gimp is fairly impressive for a free app.