Just wondering who else is out there using one of the many Photoshop knockoffs and alternatives like me?
(I use Paint Shop Pro 9 because I can't afford photoshop.)

whatever paints your boat!

What'sat supposta mean?

I wish I could use PSP!

Seriously, You're supposed to pay for Photoshop?

last time i remember someone paying for photoshop was ... wait... NO ONE DOES hahahaha!

I did....thyen claimed it on my 2006 2007 tax as a work expense...man I love creative tax accountants

why are lying?

Oscar. I too paid for my creative suite. I too claim it as a business expense. Those of us who make money with photoshop feel it is best to pay for it, so our karma is good when it is time for OUR customers to pay US.

Also: you are from California, yes? Why for you speak English no goodly?

Also Also (in topic with this thread): I was a CorelDraw and CorelPAINT user for many years (up until 2000). I just isn't the software in the computer, it is the software IN YOUR HEAD. (and believe me, MINE is REALLY SOFT! )

I like to use the paint in windows. Buying photoshop......hahahahahahahahahaha, that's a good one. TAXES.......hahahahahahah that's another joke......hold on my auditor is talking to the Internet Security personnel. What........reciepts..........ughh the dog ate em?
Now i hear you can buy a copy from a man in a boat down by the docks........he has a peg leg and a mouthy bird on his shoulder. ASK fer tha cap'n of tha vessel. coughPIRATEcoughtorrentcough.

Down load the trial version......when the trials up........clear out the registry in your comp......down load again. HOPE ya got a few spare emails. Hey 15-30 days a pop ain't bad.

Man you will find a lot of people pay for PS here, Marco, Db, reindude, 2rey and its not because we feel guilt trust me on that...(should see my movie libary, over 500 dvd's)...I worked for a national newspaper and they said buy it claim use it...so i did.

My English is perfect, bug off!

I have never done taxes in my life so I wouldn't know about claims and such.

I'm sorry. I spoke out of turn. I, apparently, am the only one worried about Karma here. My deepest appologies to the heartless, unfeeling, profiteering, and basically EEEEvil Australians.

Oh - and Oscar. Do you want a spanking? Huh? Do ya?
(cause Blue Lurker will give you one for $10 US )

I paid for it, even after I already had it for free, I would be too ashamed to show work that I did from ripping some great programmers off.

Try $20 us and I will throw in a midget...yes throw is the correct term

I got it... its ok to rip peoples software as long as its not being used to make profits, I fit right in. I only use PS for PSC.

I can haz sorrie?