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StormGiant:
You always want to get the best bang for your buck, so it depends on what you end up paying.  If used PS is like used cars, then I'd recommend 7.  Everyone uses PS differently depending on the sector you work in, but general concensus is one of the best guides out there is Photoshop 7 WOW book.  According to reviews, the later CS/CS2 version of this book don't change many if any steps in the tutorials.  So if you know what you're going to do with PS, try to flip through a copy of the book at Borders/library and see if it's covered, then see what the price difference is between versions of PS.
WwonderLlama:
I've used Photoshop on and off until around version 7.  But I ended up using the Gimp (http://www.gimp.org) for my CP design/layout/artwork/etc.  The main reasons: It's free, I didn't own a copy of Photoshop (never did.. used it for work/school), and it's as functional as Photohop. (at least for what I was using it for)

If the OP isn't already used to using Photoshop, then it might worth giving the GIMP a shot.  Both programs have similar learning curves.  For those who may consider switching from the GIMP to Photoshop, there's definately an acclimatizaion period, but it's not too bad.

I'm not saying the GIMP is a Photoshop Killer(TM), but it's extrodinarily functional and easily up to the task of Control Panel Artwork duty.


For anyone that's interested, here's my CP*:

*Disclaimer: My skills at using Photoshop and the GIMP are about equal.  My CP should not be used as a point of comparison between the two programs. :)
BASSOFeeSH:
What about Photoshop Elements?  I know they stripped out some functionality for the home market(and to get the price down to $99 retail or whatever)?  I've not used this version, but it's another option to think about.
Mr. Bubblehead:

--- Quote from: BASSOFeeSH on January 18, 2006, 04:38:38 pm ---What about Photoshop Elements?  I know they stripped out some functionality for the home market(and to get the price down to $99 retail or whatever)?  I've not used this version, but it's another option to think about.

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I haven't used Elements in a loooong time, it came bundled with a camera or scanner I bought several years back.  One thing I seem to remember is that it wouldn't let you "undo" more than one step.  Also I think things like snapshots and layers were limited (my memory is quite fuzzy so I may be wrong about all this).
hnugz:
for those of you using photoshop/gimp, are you just designing the graphics or are you making the layout as well?  ive been messing with photoshop but it seems difficult to get everything lined up correctly.  maybe theres an option for a grid somewhere that i missed...
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