DL software?

SteveB · 12-22-2006, 11:54 PM

I want Photoshop but don't really want to pay $500+ for it. I don't want to pirate it either. I did a search and found several places where you can DL just about any software for low prices. Photoshop can be had for about $50. Anyone ever use any of these type sites? Are they legit?

mechmike0034 · 12-23-2006, 09:56 AM

Let's turn it around...

Do you REALLY think you can get legit software like that? A $500 application for $50? If it sounds too good to be true, it is...

GilbertsGrape · 12-23-2006, 10:25 AM

you can get the edu versions for cheap or you can get bulk license and media kits for cheap.
that is what we use at work http://www.moredirect.com/uk/

Jeffbx · 01-02-2007, 06:45 AM

Good trick I've used in the past is to buy an old version on ebay & then buy the upgrade to the current version. Much cheaper than buying a full package.

Or just get a copy of PaintShop Pro - about 95% of the functionality of Photoshop for about 20% of the cost.

GilbertsGrape · 01-02-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffbx

Good trick I've used in the past is to buy an old version on ebay & then buy the upgrade to the current version. Much cheaper than buying a full package.

Or just get a copy of PaintShop Pro - about 95% of the functionality of Photoshop for about 20% of the cost.

or GIMP it is free

zippyjuan · 01-02-2007, 10:49 AM

The Gimp is supposed to be pretty good (haven't tried it myself). If you are using Photoshop for photo editing, the Elements programs (they are up to 5.0 now) will give you everything you need at a fratcion of the cost.

12-22-2006, 11:54 PM	#1
SteveB Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 168	DL software? I want Photoshop but don't really want to pay $500+ for it. I don't want to pirate it either. I did a search and found several places where you can DL just about any software for low prices. Photoshop can be had for about $50. Anyone ever use any of these type sites? Are they legit? __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

12-23-2006, 09:56 AM	#2
mechmike0034 aka the keg killer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ala-effin'-bama! Posts: 2,738	Let's turn it around... Do you REALLY think you can get legit software like that? A $500 application for $50? If it sounds too good to be true, it is... __________________ "The price of progress is trouble." (C. F. "Boss" Kettering) "50% of the American public has below-average intelligence. 70% of the American public now has regular access to the Internet. Do the math." (unknown)

01-02-2007, 10:49 AM	#6
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	The Gimp is supposed to be pretty good (haven't tried it myself). If you are using Photoshop for photo editing, the Elements programs (they are up to 5.0 now) will give you everything you need at a fratcion of the cost. __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz

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12-23-2006, 10:25 AM	#3
GilbertsGrape Captain Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: You can’t get there from here, USA Posts: 1,797	you can get the edu versions for cheap or you can get bulk license and media kits for cheap. that is what we use at work http://www.moredirect.com/uk/

01-02-2007, 06:45 AM	#4
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Good trick I've used in the past is to buy an old version on ebay & then buy the upgrade to the current version. Much cheaper than buying a full package. Or just get a copy of PaintShop Pro - about 95% of the functionality of Photoshop for about 20% of the cost.

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