What software do I need to create graphics?

A: The free software that comes with most computers isn't really up to producing more than crude images so you will need some extra software which tends not to come cheap and you do tend to get what you pay for (although the free/medium priced alternatives are improving rapidly). Recommended software includes:

Free:
Gimp www.gimp.org

Medium priced:
Photoshop Elements http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/main.html
Paint Shop Pro http://www.jasc.com/products/psp
Photo Impact http://www.ulead.com/pi

Top of the range:
Photoshop http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html

(Edited by: username on Mon 29-Apr-2002)