graphics proggies
I love reading about software. Really truely, I’d test out each of these reviewed programs 
Graphics all-star lineup - Software Reviews - CNET.com My thoughts?......
I’ve tried PhotoImpact, and really liked it, but at the time, I had just bought Paint Shop Pro and didn’t find enough that was diff between to two to buy both.
I am lucky enough now to have Photoshop, which I just upgraded to version 7. The god of all graphics programs. I use it every day.
As for Painter, I have version 5.5, which I got with some plugins from GardenHose. Its so much fun, and if I had extra money, I’d upgrade to the new version. I did test out out the new version, and its AMAZING!
I’ve never tried CorelDraw or InDesign or PictureIt. And Publisher I’ve used at work, but never for designing.
When I have more time, I’ll share some links to some shareware/freeware smaller pieces of software which accentuate the real software I have
