I've just had to replace my PC due the old one grinding to a halt after about 8 years. Am not too concerned about having had to do that - it's had a good innings - but what's really pissing me off is the knock-on effect of the enforced upgrade from Windows XP to 7. Half my software and hardware, which was perfectly serviceable and fulfilled my needs on the old machine, is now rendered obsolete and apparently I have to spend ££ on buying replacements.
- webcam (Logitech Quickcam 3000)
- scanner (Canon N656U) and software (Paperport 9)
- graphics software (Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0; originally bundled with a camera IIRC)
- TV card software ... and probably more I haven't yet tried to reinstall.
At least the old Laserjet printer's still OK...
Anyway - main reason for posting is to ask if anyone can reccommend a suitable public-domain Photoshop-type clone (along the lines of OpenOffice. maybe?) I don't use it that much, but when I do it's for tinkering with photos and a bit of rudimentary graphics stuff. Adobe want about £70 for an updated version which is out of the question.
Any suggestions much appreciated David (PS don't bother with non-Windows stuff - it's a family-shared PC and it ain't going to happen!)