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I almost bought Photoshop, but Nateman talked me into getting GIMP which is a free alternative. All my pics and GIFS are done using GIMP.

[Salamander]

GIMP is fun, too.
I think it also supports PS plugins.

[yes, I am a plugin addict]...LOL

[brytlea]

I stumbled upon photoshop on Amazon auctions for 98$ several years ago (still in the pkg but minus the book) and felt like I cut a fat hog. I use it all the time, in fact I spend way too much time on it as the thousands of photos on my flickr page attest.