Re: Sure is nice

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

I pay for all software that I use, as appropriate to the particular  
software package. I seek the best deals possible. In my former  
position working for a computer manufacturer, both their own and  
third party software for the platform was available at heavily  
discounted rates to me. Of couse I took advantage of these deals as I  
could. "Sure is nice" ... yes, it is, when it's possible.

I was using Photoshop prior to v6 free of charge  through evaluation  
copies given to me by the folks at Adobe, to provide professional  
feedback for continued development of the application. My initial  
purchase of Photoshop v6 was a gift from an Adobe employee who had  
some holiday purchase options available and offered one to me, I  
figured I was using it so much I should own a copy for myself,  
privately. I think I paid $60 for it. I've paid the going rate for  
updates to v7, CS and CS2.

Photoshop is my most heavily used photographic tool, even moreso than  
any individual camera or lens. It would be worth paying full price  
for it in order to pursue the development of my photography.

Godfrey