I don't have anything against GIMP. Frankly it does everything I need save the fact that I use a couple Photoshop plugins a lot that don't have anything like them on GIMP. If GIMP could ever use Photoshop 4 plugins, like Paint Shop Pro could...dunno still does maybe, then I'd be using GIMP as I never use all the features of Photoshop period. I could save a few hundred bucks every couple years if GIMP supported those features.

That being said, in my opinion, GIMP had a better lens flare than PS for a long time and some other features that PS didn't so I've used both, but mostly I use PS.

There should be some plugins or scripts that call out photoshop compatible stuff like plugins and brushes. I remember coming across it online but I never tried it. When I create flyers, logos, or edit pictures for people they say, "Oh, you know how to use Photoshop? No? Then you went to school for this? No!?!" Then I tell them that I used a free program that can be downloaded online called GIMP.

I want my art/creative works to not be affiliated with the Photoshop name nor professional schooling. I think someone who can dedicate themselves to this kind of discipline while establishing a successful portfolio will have no problem should they transistion into the professional or Photoshop world.

Levimage

i'm with you. gimp is free but it has not so much features i was using gimp but those windows are apart

I can't stand GIMP, but I think that is because I am more used to Photoshop. Sure, its free, but being a multimedia student I can get photoshop for what I believe is a great price for such a powerful program. Also, things like Corel Paint Shop Pro etc really annoy me, even though they have features that I prefer over photoshop. Why can't someone just come along and put all programs together to make a super program?

I have the GIMP installed though I rarely use it.
it's hard to use