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Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 02:14:36 pm
but I'm having trouble finding a decent paint-like program, for free.  So, here I am, wearing an asbestos suit, in anticipation of the flames I'm about to receive, asking you if you know a good program.  I tried the GIMP but hated it and I will go back to it if there are no alternatives.  I have a limited version of Photoshop, but it only has one undo level! I'm not perfect so I need undo levels. Can you help me out?
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: Knight Templar on August 15, 2003, 02:19:32 pm
-- meh, I ain't lookin' for trouble this morning --
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 02:21:23 pm
:wtf: do you know this from experience?
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: Knight Templar on August 15, 2003, 02:22:48 pm
What? Why are you looking at me?
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 02:24:51 pm
don't worry I'm not with the feds or anything :p
So, do you know any good paint programs that aren't the GIMP?
EDIT: and that are free
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Post by: Knight Templar on August 15, 2003, 02:26:43 pm
Oh good, because that was the first thing I was thinking of...

and if you don't know of Aazak, then neither do I. :nervous:
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Post by: diamondgeezer on August 15, 2003, 02:44:26 pm
Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to suggest that you download a copy of Paint Shop Pro or Photshop from Kazaa. It's very naughty and the admins get cross, so don't do it. If you see what I mean.
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Post by: TopAce on August 15, 2003, 02:45:39 pm
MSPaint :D
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Post by: Deepblue on August 15, 2003, 03:39:36 pm
BRIGHT.
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Post by: Krackers87 on August 15, 2003, 03:52:20 pm
the free version of paintshop works for me and even though it says you cant use it after 60 days. Im past the 60 day limit but I can still use it.(it just says im on my 60th dayeven tho im on my 70th) :p
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Post by: Solatar on August 15, 2003, 04:02:48 pm
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Originally posted by Krackers87
the free version of paintshop works for me and even though it says you cant use it after 60 days. Im past the 60 day limit but I can still use it.(it just says im on my 60th dayeven tho im on my 70th) :p


Damn, and I dished out $80 bucks for it at Best Buy (better than the $100 on the site though :D)
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 04:30:10 pm
what version of Paintshop is it? 8.0 the latest one? and did you get it from the Jasc website?
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Post by: Flipside on August 15, 2003, 04:39:04 pm
Also, try magazines like Computer Art and the like, they very often give away freebie art programs.

Flipside :D
Title: I searched, I really did...
Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 04:46:59 pm
I don't get art magazines. I just want to make and edit textures, not draw pictures.
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Post by: Flipside on August 15, 2003, 05:00:11 pm
LOL Fair enough, you asked for suggestions, I gave one :)

Flipside.

P.S. By art programs I mean old versions of Photoshop etc.
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Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 05:06:34 pm
you're right, you're right, I'm just getting what I asked for :blah:
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Post by: Flipside on August 15, 2003, 05:23:46 pm
Try here, I'm honestly not trying to be sarcastic at you, it was a genuine suggestion. Computer Arts magazine make some of their freebies available as downloads, I'm not sure how good they are, but it is worth a try :)

Computer Arts Magazine (http://www.computerarts.co.uk/downloads/default.asp?subsectionid=851&subsubsectionid=767)

Flipside :)

Oh yes, one thing, at least from where I am accessing it, it's not the fastest web page in the world, don't know why :)
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Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 05:54:52 pm
don't worry, no hard feelings, suggestions are always appreciated:D
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Post by: pyro-manic on August 15, 2003, 06:07:49 pm
PC Gamer magazine usually has a trial version of PSP on the discs - dunno about this month, but it's worth a look.:)
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Post by: IceFire on August 15, 2003, 06:22:51 pm
Most good paint programs aren't cheap or easily available.  Unless your a university or college student...stuff like Photoshop 7.0 is only about $350 Cdn.  And if you factor in the cost of books that I usually pay each year, its cheap because I only need to buy it once (and it'll serve my purposes for many classes to come).
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Post by: Fineus on August 15, 2003, 06:39:34 pm
Heck, Photoshop will serve most purposes for anyone ever who had an interest in a graphics editing program. If you can find a copy - it's second to none.
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Post by: Stealth on August 15, 2003, 07:19:09 pm
and Photoshop's demo (if i remember right) is fully functioning for a limited time
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Post by: pyro-manic on August 15, 2003, 08:02:17 pm
Then it stops - completely and permanently - when you're right in the middle of something... :hopping:
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Post by: Taristin on August 15, 2003, 09:17:23 pm
...that is unless you ***** the ******* with something from one of those sites...
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Post by: pyro-manic on August 15, 2003, 09:31:38 pm
Well, yes.... 'cept things didn't live up to the hype, shall we say.... :doubt:
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Post by: Taristin on August 15, 2003, 09:33:24 pm
Some work, some don't... 'sall I'll say...

Now if only I could get Winblows to recognize my 2nd HDD...
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Post by: pyro-manic on August 15, 2003, 09:57:39 pm
Horribly obvious, but jumpers?

But you already knew that, so I'll shut up. :)
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Post by: redsniper on August 15, 2003, 10:09:08 pm
well I got a trial version of Paint Shop Pro 8, I guess I'll delete it as soon as the feds bust down my door... If they can ever find my door.  I like Photoshop better than PSP but what can you do with only one undo level.  And, yes I did check the preferences, and help etc..., that's what the 'Limited' in Limited Edition means. :rolleyes:
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Post by: pyro-manic on August 15, 2003, 10:12:12 pm
PSP's cheap anyway - 'bout £75, if I remember rightly. Seems almost reasonable compared to Photoshop...
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Post by: Thor on August 16, 2003, 01:52:10 pm
And you can always look for the older versions for cheap.  I have Photoshop Elements 2.0, which was about $135ish in Canadian dollars.  Has everything I could ever need.