How many have upgraded to version 7?? How many are using 6.0(1)?? How many are still using 5.5?? My main point of interest is to see that EVERYONE receives the help and support THEY need. In developing resources that will be useful, we would need to know what our forum members are using (the tutorials can indicate which steps are for which version). As an example, for those who haven't moved up from 5.5, (or those who JUST upgraded) would you like to know "what is different" and "where the heck did Adobe put that tool!!!" Does anyone have specific things they'd like covered in a tut'?? Let me know, RetroCity

I use 7. I sure wish Adobe hadn't demoted the airbrush to a checkbox option on the paintbrush and that it didn't keep "forgetting" the pressure-sensitive features on my Wacom tablet :( Still, I think a rundown of the new brush pallette/paint-engine's capabilities might be useful, IMHO there now seem to be /too many/ options ;).

I had 5.0 LE for some time and now, finally, I have 7. I'm so happy with all the neat things I can do now that I couldn't do before! :) I agree with lundqvist: it would be nice to learn more about how to make use of the new paint engine. I'd also like to learn more about how to achieve interesting effects with the layer styles and filters.

I'm using 6 and 7. They needed room for their new Healing Brush tool and Patch tool (making new options more visible) and demoted the airbrush (like it is less important now). I'm not happy with what they moved the rollovers to one right side palette with the Color Table and Layer Options on Image Ready. I tried to move it back to the animation palette where it was in v6 (which was logical to have animation, rollovers, image map and slice in one palette) but it was also changed from the horizontal to vertical positioning of each frame which screws up the palette. I too have the Wacom tablet and not happy about the settings with Alzheimers. Photoshop also made one more step to switch from one document to another. In v6 you would go to Windows menu and go down to the bottom and select which document you want active. Now you have to go to Windows - Documents then go to bottom of that menu. Picky I know. I think a "What's New" of each of last few updates (5.5, 6 and 7) of Photoshop (and include Image Ready) and how each new change works would help users. Might even add a pros and cons on the changes. Definitely something more detailed one the current v7 changes especially the paint engine. Also something on creating the new dynamic brushes might help. BTW ... I previously stated I stopped using the File Browser because it froze up Photoshop. Well, I found the File Browser didn't seem to like one of my .GIFs for some reason (it opened fine in every other program). After deleting that file the File Browser now works. Go figure.

I use version 6, and wont upgrade til I get a hardware upgrade (my 380mhz is nearing its last legs, though its been very trust worthy these past 4 years in my possesion, and has survived about 9 formats, 7 of them in a 4 days span earlier this year. My thought is to put up tuts on everything u can. Flood the market, and that way ther'll be something for everyone. I have no requests, but if u put something up, I might very well find a use for it!

I use 6 at work but only have 5.5 at home because I usually didn't require much more than what 5.5 offers at home. Now that I'm getting more into work at home, I'd like to upgrade to 7, but I'm not fully aware of all the upgrades/downgrades, etc. So, I think a little "Whats New" pro/con list is a great idea for us laggers :)

Great input so far. We'll toss together the various changes from 5.5 through 7. this way rustbucket (can i call ya' rust...) you can decide if it's time to upgrade. As slynky mentioned, there IS a cost hardware-wise to this upgrade though...

V6.01 at home and work. Trying to talk work into buying 7 so I can assess it properly before spending my own money on it. As for tuts, the more the merrier. New features/changes should be top priority, I guess, then build a solid collection looking at major features, and on from there. I'd like to request that the tuts be organised according to subject (e.g. using particular tools, achieving particular effects, etc) then have each tut labelled either beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

I had just become "comfy" with 6.0 and yesterday I purchased 7.0. Hopefully this will be a good thing :) I have spent well over $1000. on photoshop and upgrades in the last few years. I know that upgrades are a good thing, but it seems like they are coming out with a new version every year. You just get use to one version and a new and improved one comes out. I would love to hear from other 7.0 users to see what they think of this version.

Lady, i've dumpped so much cash into Adobe i should own stock! i've been with PS since 2.5 (yikes!) but so far every upgrade has been worth it to me. The frequency of upgrades (regardless of which developer) has held me back from taking any certification exams (you think the upgrades are costly, try staying current with certifications!!!). I too just tore the celephane off my 7.0 package but so far i like it. Not to happy with the old "let's move some tools around to keep em' on their toes" part. And the file browser is a great idea but i've had some problem with it. I'm sure everyone will be shareing their "praises" and "problems" and we can all learn something :) retrocity

You have me beaten :) I started with 3.0 :) I know what you mean about taking the exam, I get to the point where I feel I am just about there and Poof I have to relearn everything:) Just played with my 7.0 for the first time. Where is the Airbrush :( There are tons of changes, which is why I always keep my last version installed for a bit. A cyber-safety-blanket so to speak :) I look forward to hearing what you and the others think of this version in the weeks to come. I promise to put my two-cents in as well. Have a great day and have fun with your new cyber-baby :)

Lady, don't dispair!! The air brush now lives in a "new" place. look for it in the option bar. It should appear when you click on the Paintbrush Tool. Just click on it and off ya go

I use 6.0. I had 5.0 before and skipped 5.5. As I work mainly for the web it is enough and I am quite happy with the integration of imageready.
I don't think I'll upgrade to v7, since I can do well with my actual one, and I can't afford to spend 1000$ for every new version.
I'll upgrade when Adobe will put an integrated animator in photoshop. It is far too long to work on a mere animated banner with photoshop.

6.0 is probably my favorite photoshop yet, I havent got the chance of trying 7.0 version, but I'm very happy with 6.0.

I use 5 and it seems really cool ... what extras do the newer versions offer??

I own a photo restoration business and I purchased version 7 for the "healing brush" alone (which is to take the place of the clone tool?). The new brushes are kind of fun and funky as well. But to be honest I LOVED version 6, and I am sure with some I will be saying the same thing about version 7 :) Also, thanks tons for the helping me locate the air brush :)

I use V6, and don't have the $ to even think about upgrading. But for what I use Photoshop for, I don't really need to at this point. It does everything i want it to do, and I haven't noticed any of the problems other people seem to have with 6. I wish they had made it retroactive, though, so that my previous collection of 5.5 action would have worked in 6. I lost a lot of useful effects actions because of that.

vector text in 6 was a big plus for me. The vector tools are really limited in 6, but they work better than the reaster tools in 5.5 is for sure. Just the whole way it works and the layout seems much more functional to me. as for 7, I can't vouch for it yet.

"I purchased version 7 for the "healing brush" alone (which is to take the place of the clone tool?" The new version 7 has a Healing Brush/Patch Tool where the airbrush used to be (which is now on the options bar). The Clone Stamp Tool/Pattern Stamp Tool are right below the Healing Brush/Patch Tool. They have similar qualities but are definitely not the same.

Sorry, dreamer101 I didn't mean to be misleading with that statement. What I was trying to say was that in my opinion the Healing Brush is more effective compared to the clone stamp tool for retouching of photographs. I still love the clone stamp but the healing brush is a big improvement.

I have 5.0 LE and 6.0. I won't be upgrading for a long, long time (no money!), but from what I've heard and read on 7.0 so far, I'm not jealous yet and can wait forever if I must; I'm quite happy painting with what I have and am too used to my current keyboard shortcuts anyway. So it's all good. :)

I use 5.5. Started out with 3.0 ( I think it was 3.0 ). I want to upgrade, but.. slow modem, small budget.. probably wont happen for along time.

For a Newbie.. like I, 5.5 is a great place to start out with.