I've used Ulead Systems' PhotoImpact since it was called ImagePals 2.0 in 1993. I've just upgraded to PhotoImpact version 8. The PhotoImpact 8 home page is at http://www.ulead.com/pi/runme.htm?SN=111A3-08000-00067725&LN=21&TYPE=220103
Many reviewers now consider it the best low-cost alternative to PhotoShop. Reviews and awards are summarized at http://www.ulead.com/pi/reviews.htm . Version 8 includes several new features for the photographer. You can see the list of new features in .PDF at http://www.ulead.com/pi/pi_new.pdf (The HTML version at http://www.ulead.com/pi/new.htm is less detailed.) I picked up my copy at about $70 on the Web. Even though the price keeps coming down, PhotoImpact now includes Photo Explorer, the $30 thumbnail-viewing program. PhotoImpact can use plug-ins designed for PhotoShop. Of course, Cotty raised some excellent points about the "common interface" and "common community" advantages of using PhotoShop. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
