Say what u want, CS2 still rocks my socks and im sure CS3 Extended will eventually end up rockin my shoes along with it!

Sure there's other programs out there, but photoshop is industry standard, besides, which of the list:

• Project Dogwaffle
  -ArtWeaver
  -Pixel Image Editor (including HDRI editing!)
  -Pixarra Twistedbrush
• gimp

Have all these features?

• HDRI support (incl. filters).
• 3D model import ánd basic rendering.
• Smart objects.
• Smart filters (non-destructive adjustable filters)
• Non-destructive adjustable effects such as bevels, glows, shadows, gradients, strokes, etc.
• Grouped layers.
• Raw photo editor.
• Extensive texturable brushes incl pressure-sensetivity for wacoms.
• Every single layer blending mode photoshop has.
• Video-import.
• Clonebrushing over multiple video-frames.
• Associating files with psd's, updating when associated files change yet leaving the associated files unharmed by changes applied in the PSD file itself.

I recon most dont get half-way...

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