What Graphics Software Are You Using With Vista?
Monday, April 23, 2007 by Island Dog | Discussion: Windows Vista
As I have said in previous articles that Photoshop CS2 has been great with XP, but not as much with Windows Vista. I also don't want to spend the $200 to upgrade to CS3 just to make Photoshop work right on Vista. So I started looking to see what other options I have when it comes to graphics software when I finally decide (which may be soon) to go back to Vista full-time.
The first application I am evaluating is Corel Paint Shop Pro XI.
The second trial I downloaded was Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.
So for you who are running Windows Vista, what graphics software are you using?
The first application I am evaluating is Corel Paint Shop Pro XI.
I know this is popular among many skinners going back several versions, and I also use version 9 along side of CS2, and have made many projects with it. I didn't upgrade beyond that because I didn't care for the more photo oriented direction they were taking. I have downloaded the trial and it has worked quite well with Vista. There is still a few quirks that have always bothered me with PSP, but I will work with it some more and see how it goes.
The second trial I downloaded was Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.
I found it quite interesting that Adobe released at patch for Photoshop Elements 5 to work with Vista, but not CS2. Anyways, I have Photoshop Elements 4 on my Mac and it does a great job, so I downloaded this trial to see the updates and how it works with Vista. Obivously the interface is more familiar and is a little easier to work with, but I will also give this a try for a few days and see how it goes.
So for you who are running Windows Vista, what graphics software are you using?
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Piggy Wiggles
Reply #22 Friday, April 27, 2007 1:09 AM
Reply #22 Friday, April 27, 2007 1:09 AM
I use Inkscape, GIMP, and Paint.NET. I could just buy one program and I wouldn't need all of these, but I'm cheap. 
Inkscape: I'm most familiar with this. I can get things done quickly.
GIMP: Most features. Hardest to use. I don't like the UI layout.
Paint.NET: Mostly for finishing after using Inkscape. Works great on Vista. Not many features.
Inkscape: I'm most familiar with this. I can get things done quickly.
GIMP: Most features. Hardest to use. I don't like the UI layout.
Paint.NET: Mostly for finishing after using Inkscape. Works great on Vista. Not many features.
jimkraz
Reply #23 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:15 PM
Reply #23 Friday, April 27, 2007 3:15 PM
I am using Elements 5, Ulead PhotoImpact 12, am running trial version of PSP X1, and Microsoft Digital Image Pro 2006, so I'll download Expressions and give it a buzz. Jim
TwistedEndz
Reply #25 Sunday, April 29, 2007 2:19 PM
Reply #25 Sunday, April 29, 2007 2:19 PM
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI v11.20
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
Ulead PhotoImpact 12
Adobe CS3 Design Premium
dont use them much , Ulead is the one i use most.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
Ulead PhotoImpact 12
Adobe CS3 Design Premium
dont use them much , Ulead is the one i use most.
thomassen
Reply #26 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:07 PM
Reply #26 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:07 PM
I had small issues with CS2. Occationally the drawing space and toolbars woulbe become unresponsive. And some other graphical glitches happened some times.
Just upgraded to CS3 and it seem to work alot nicer.
Just upgraded to CS3 and it seem to work alot nicer.
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Reply #21 Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:29 AM
Thanks for that suggestion, I'm downloading the beta right now.