Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade the above software as it doesn't like running in Windows 7 (takes forever to load and can crash).
Ideas anyone?
Jim
Adobe Photoshop 5.5: modern Equivalent?
Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade the above software as it doesn't like running in Windows 7 (takes forever to load and can crash).
Ideas anyone?
Jim
If at first it doesn't boot try a bigger hammer
The obviouse answer would be the latest version but if you are looking for an alternative you could have a look at the Open Source equivalent.
GIMP http://www.gimp.org/
It's free so it will cost you nothing to give it a try.
PendragonUK
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Hi Pendragonuk,
True but there seem to be several versions and it isn't obvious to me which is what because the descriptions are far from clear whether it is a full program or just an add on package.
Thanks for the link, I'll investigate.
Jim
If at first it doesn't boot try a bigger hammer
Originally Posted by itwasthedog
This is the only one you want:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp...1.exe/download
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isn't 5.5 the latest for Photoshop already?
GIMP is excellent, UI feels a bit messy at first, but it's just as functional as photoshop.
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Pretty sure CS6 is the latest PS version...
Hi all,
5.5 is about ten years old or more. When we made the mistake of buying a Dell (useless pile of junk) in 2001 it was used on that until a lightning strike killed it. Direct hit to the TV ariel parts of which were found fifty feet away in a neighbours drive!
Jim
If at first it doesn't boot try a bigger hammer
oh right, i see. Photoshop 5.5 is different to Photoshop CS5.5.
Adobe has just released CS6 in March.
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If your using such an old version of Photshop you will probably discover that GIMP is an upgrade...
PendragonUK
Middle aged geek, Clan Admin, PC-gamer, Freelance-nerd.
If you prefer the Photoshop UI you could try the GIMPSHOP emulator. LINK
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wuyanxu (03-05-2012)
GIMP have just released their first new version in a long time too
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/05/gimp-...lable-for.html
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the new GIMP looks good, like how it now includes single window mode, never understood the reason for multiple windows floating about. just get a bigger monitor
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