[computer_pet]

Hi,

My sister uses Abobe PhotoDeluxe 3.0 (home edition) to transform pictures (not like adjust brightness and contrast but 'fun' stuff like color swapping and body/head transforming).
Anyway the thing is I want her to be using something that is not six years old, and even the next version of the program stopped in 2002. I gave her ImageReady and PhotoShop however she still prefers photodeluxe as it is simple and has a better looking gui (see attached picture).

Can anyone suggest a program like photodeluxe (bit better of course)?

Thanks in advance

another reason need another program, can not find the install disc and she has bought a new computer...

[Noyb]

Not sure how photodeluxe works - but I think it's been replaced by Photoshop Elements 4.0.
PSE 4.0 is a simplier, much cheaper, version of Photoshop (without Image ready) ... still kinda tough to learn.

If a training video would help, see here ...
http://www.totaltraining.com/prod/ad..._u.asp?mscsid=

[Moby]

I wouldn't worry that the programme is so old. It does everything that the newer ones do. I have tried and used/use Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Jasc/Corel Paint Shop Pro, Serif Photoplus plus others and I always have gone back to Photodeluxe. It's what suits the user and your sister is the user, not you. The simple interface is indeed simple, it's what makes it good in my opinion. I bet me and your sister know where evrything is, what everything does and could do just as good a job at anything with any current programme other than maybe full blown Photoshop. A million buttons on view to choose from when you only use 10 complicates things. Your sister will return to the programme whatever new one is tried. New doesn't mean better. I salute your sister for not bowing to the onslaught of pressure to get the new fangliest, shiniest, buttons R us, lets complicate things programme, when the one she has already does it all. Long live Photodeluxe, resistance is futile, they got it right then, so there's no need for change.
Of course, new computer and no disc doesn't help.

None of the newer programmes 'feel' the same to use, but if you do a search on this site for 'Paint shop pro 7' and 'download', you should find a link to a free download of this programme for her to try, it's as close as she'll get to something she's comfortable with, but it'll never be the same.

[Noyb]

Moby - I like your philosophy.
Can't find a free D/L ... Do you think it would be illegal to share it now ?

free PSP link ... http://com-puterworks.com/Free_Downloads.htm

[computer_pet]

Well I showed her Paint Shop Pro, and she liked it.

Moby thanks for your view, I guess I should not be presuring her into changing to something new but If I cant find the install disc... Maybe adobe can supply me with a replacment (doubt it) or maybe ebay.

Thanks