"Big Al" wrote


| You have to note I'm running Linux so that has a lot to do with GIMP
| decision. I am making notes however. I'm always interested in
| alternatives, even if I do have to power up the ol' Windows. grin


I see. You might be able to run PSP5 or Photo Demon
under WINE. Last I saw WINE was spotty, but that was
some years ago.