Photoshop help

[pentapus]

My computer died. A really big death.

I no longer have photoshop, which is the only graphics program I know how to use. I am currently working the google magic , but:

Does anyone have any tips on photoshop-like programs (not necessarily free)? Or know what is up with this subscription service? Pay forever or don't get to use the software? >:(

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[astridv]

I like Paint Shop Pro, actually prefer it to PS for some things because it uses much less resources. And it's very inexpensive. I'm running an older version (PSP6), roommate has PSP7 which is even better. However I read years ago that the newer versions aren't as good because the company changed hands, therefore I never upgraded. Mine still runs under Windows 7 but I'm starting to see little signs (like, an error message every time I open it) that it might not be compatible with Windows much longer.

It can do all the basic things PS does. But it barely has things like filters and brushes.

[pentapus]

Thank you. That's a valuable run down. I am pretty addicted to texture-based brushes in PS, so paint shop pro might not be for me.