That must be fault of "Atomic Bird". In fact I purchased Macaroni since for a strange reason anacron wasn't running here. I bought it since I wanted scripts run and they run when m…

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomchu *sigh* So tell me ... Is a fragmented file read just as fast as a continuous file? Answer that basic question. I'm willing to bet that …

Quote: Originally Posted by Ilgaz That must be fault of "Atomic Bird". In fact I purchased Macaroni since for a strange reason anacron wasn't running here. I bought it since I w…

Quote: Originally Posted by analogika I'm willing to bet that you wouldn't be able to tell the difference UNLESS you're working with HUGE streams of media (say 30+ channels of a…

A "non geek", non advanced user new to Mac world asks a question. I like having old crash logs etc too, you may like too, it is not the question. Ordinary user does NOT want mega…

I am a video editor and "monster like" 15k RPM SCSI towers are very usual to us. Everyone has http://www.oo-software.com/en/products/oodefrag/pro/ or http://www.diskeeper.com/de…

Quote: Originally Posted by Ilgaz Ordinary user asking how to optimize and general maintanance, I answer him. I also (at my first post) tell the common misconception that defrag…

Similar in what sense? You might look at the GIMP or something. There really is no substitute for Photoshop if you really need Photoshop, though.

im just looking for a program that works like it. Doesnt have to be the same. I'm just using it for web design mostly and for photos. I have a Macbook. I may be making logos and su…

90% logo design should be made in illustrator.

Quote: Originally Posted by iREZ 90% logo design should be made in illustrator. Worth repeating. If you are doing logo design or layout in Photoshop, you don't have a clue…

Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin Worth repeating. If you are doing logo design or layout in Photoshop, you don't have a clue. What happens is, a person spends all of his or…

Quote: Originally Posted by iREZ 90% logo design should be made in illustrator. dare i rise that to 99% ?

Logos = Illustrator Layout = QuarkXPress/InDesign

Quote: Originally Posted by production_coordinator Logos = Illustrator Layout = QuarkXPress/InDesign

Fireworks also works well if you need both bitmap and vector editing, though it’s not as feature-rich as either PS or Illustrator (but it does what I need it to do very well ).

freehand is ok too..i hate it, but it's ok.

There's also Photoshop Elements, if the original OP can't afford Photoshop, but needs a raster-based program like it. Chuckit already mentioned GIMP, which people like to cite as a…

Apfhex: I've never used GIMP but have heard many good reports. Sounds like you have experience with the program. What are the key differences between it and PShop?

On the cheap: http://www.inkscape.org/

The GIMP isn't as full-featured or well-integrated as Photoshop. And its interface is very clunky. Mainly, it's chief advantage is price. That and its geek cred. That said, it IS a…

You could also look into Photoshop Elements.

Well, Photoshop can do vector stuff, so doing a logo in it is not the end of the world... I would not recommend it though, it's an exercise in frustration! Amorya

you know.. i prefer to use gif animator pro for all my layouts.. and mspaint for logos.. it's provides me with that "i don't know what the f... i'm doing" look i continually strive…

Anyone remember Deneba Artworks (I think) back in the System 7 days? I seem to recall doing a couple of logos with that. I haven't tried Canvas lately (which is what Artworks becam…