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Graphics programs for, *ahem*, free

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I desperately require a program/package/whateverthehellyouwanttocallit that I can use to make original graphics and logos...

...for free.

You know the sort I mean: CorelDraw, Paintshop Pro, and the like.

Does such a free program exist? What is it called, where can I download it, and, most importantly, will it render my computer completely shagged?

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  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    The Gimp

    it's the graphics package of choice for a huge number of professionals, especially in web design.

    and yes, it's completely free. GPL, in fact.

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    [This message has been edited by the_Paranoid_bunny (edited 15-07-2001).]
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by the_Paranoid_bunny:
    The Gimp

    Freaky!

    I am just this instant installing THE GIMP after an 11MB download. Is it good, then? (I should bloody hope so after about an hour and a half waiting for it to download, while the rest of the browser windows took about ten minutes each to load! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt; )

    Thanks, though, because I was worried I wasn't downloading the right thing. I now feel a lot less worried!
  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    Originally posted by psychedelic:
    Is it good, then? (I should bloody hope so after about an hour and a half waiting for it to download,

    it's very good. i've heard that the Windows version can be unstable at times, but incorporates the most important features of the gimp.

    one more thing... the fact that it took you an hour and a half to download 11Mb begs the question: wtf speed connection are you on?!

    good luck with the gimp! you'll like it when you get used to it!

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by the_Paranoid_bunny:
    one more thing... the fact that it took you an hour and a half to download 11Mb begs the question: wtf speed connection are you on?!

    Why, is my computer futuristically fast or abominably slow? <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;

    56k modem and Download Accelerator.
  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    Originally posted by psychedelic:
    Why, is my computer futuristically fast or abominably slow?

    the latter.

    although it might just seem that way cos i'm used to the lightning quick speeds of ntl (through an ntl line. copper wires were never meant for data). still the fastest and cheapest ISP in the world!

    11Mb should take 40mins at the most on a 56k connection. or 3 minutes on an ntl cable modem! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif"&gt;

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    or go and get PSP7 and animation shop and crack them

    or go and get macromedia fireworks and crack it

    the gimp i dont know about so cant comment, sorry

    Playing with fire will ultimately see you burnt <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/ukliam2.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Although I've managed to install THE GIMP, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to use it. I can't, for example, even draw a straight line. I need a tutorial! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/eek.gif"&gt;

    Now, this sounds interesting:
    Originally posted by MasterDevilish:
    or go and get PSP7 and animation shop and crack them

    or go and get macromedia fireworks and crack it

    I would love to get PSP 7 or Fireworks, but this "cracking" business sounds rather shady.

    Perhaps you could elaborate, and explain whether I'd be likely to go to prison for several years if I was caught...?
  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    Originally posted by psychedelic:
    Perhaps you could elaborate, and explain whether I'd be likely to go to prison for several years if I was caught...?

    cracking, piracy, software theft...

    probably the biggest and baddest of computer crimes at the moment. yes, you would go to prison if you were caught. commercial software is sucking you dry.

    persevere with the gimp, it's not hard when you get used to it

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    psychedelic:
    Although I've managed to install THE GIMP, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to use it. I can't, for example, even draw a straight line. I need a tutorial! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/eek.gif"&gt;

    that's because on windows machines it's shite

    Now, this sounds interesting:

    I would love to get PSP 7 or Fireworks, but this "cracking" business sounds rather shady.

    Perhaps you could elaborate, and explain whether I'd be likely to go to prison for several years if I was caught...?

    ok, firstly u aint gonna get caught, they dont give a toss about one user cracking their software, that's not where their revenue comes in from, it's from schools and stuff doing that kinda thing

    secondly, it's easy to do and not shady at all as long as u have basic knowledge of how to use winzip files, My Computer and thats about it

    ur not goin to prison, they would :

    1) confiscate ur PC
    2) make you uninstall the software and maybe check back later to see if u reinstalled anything

    that's if you ever get caught, who the fuck is going to ring the police and tell them and what police are going to give a crap???



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  • Girl-From-MarsGirl-From-Mars Posts: 2,822 Boards Guru
    ive never paid for software in my life, that im aware of. and i have a fully functioning copy of paint shop pro... 6.. ooh time for an upgrade soon then. if you look hard enough, you can find anything you want on the net for free.
    www.astalavista.box.sk, mebbe a good place to start...

    "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
    ~ Nietzsche
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Girl-From-Mars:
    i have a fully functioning copy of paint shop pro... 6.. ooh time for an upgrade soon then.

    This is exactly what I want!
    Originally posted by GFM:
    www.astalavista.box.sk, mebbe a good place to start...


    And might I be prosecuted for illegal internet activity? Or just have my computer repossessed? <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by psychedelic:
    And might I be prosecuted for illegal internet activity? Or just have my computer repossessed?


    neither will happen, stop being a fucking woss

    who gives a shit that you have a copied piece of software? nobody, stop whinging and get cracking

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;


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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'd just like to point out that software piracy is a crimeeee.e.e.hahahahaha!
    http://www.astalavista.com

    Nuff said.. or:
    http://www.easywarez.com
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i agree wiv masterdevil, paint shop pro is wicked

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  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    you can also get a lot of dodgy software over the musiccity, kazaa etc. networks...
    http://www.musiccity.com

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    No one gives a s**t about one user cracking software. Its the people who distribute cracks and cracked versions that they get.
    No police force in the land would give a rat's dangly bits if you`ve got cracked software.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Software piracy is a bad thing, and while the police are unlikely to be at your door they are startig to be a little more motivated. Outfits like FAST might like to jump on someone and make an example of them, but who is going to grass you up to them?

    If you copied commercial software I leant to you I would report you. Same as I report anyone who sells smuggled ciggies.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by psychedelic:
    Although I've managed to install THE GIMP, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to use it. I can't, for example, even draw a straight line. I need a tutorial!
    http://www.gimp.org/tutorials.html

    probably too late to be useful.

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If the lad who hacked Bill Gate's credit card account got off the hook then I think someone cracking software will be let off even more.
    Can anyone tell me where I can get a full copy of Sudden Strike (not demo) to download? I have a cable modem and im not afraid to use it!

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

    http://www.icewarez.com

    if ya cant b assed with ftp, follow some of the links on that site, you'll find pretty much what ever you need (oh and dont get lost <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif">)

    its not illegal til u get caught <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/monkbum.gif"&gt;
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