Software Spotlight: the GIMP 2.2
I wanted to give credit to an excellent piece of software: the GIMP. It is an open source image manipulation/editing alternative to Photoshop. It does most of what Photoshop does, and, especially for the casual user, it is more than sufficient.
I have been using Photoshop Elements 2.0 since my parents bought it for me last Christmas, and I have liked it mostly for the layers capabilities, the clone tool, and the advanced control over color. (all features that the GIMP includes)
I like Photoshop Elements, but I have also tried out the GIMP and was very pleased. It is a little more powerful with more features and options.
If you don’t want to pay $650 for Photoshop CS or even the $80 for Photoshop Elements 3.0, but want a little more control over your photos you should check out the GIMP!
It is an open source project that is making incredible progress. You can download the binary compiled for Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X. I think you will like it.
