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So I wanna get started with PS. Which version is best to use? The main reason I've moving on to PS is because I'm trying to make a image for my group but I still will need to work with PS in the future. I'm trying to get a good looking background and put some the text LtO on it. If anyone has anyone tips with working with PS, leaving some comments please :]

(Currently reading tutorials)

Either CS2 or CS3. Depends on what you're trying to do exactly. But I recommend looking up tutorials, which you're doing, and getting yourself familiar with all the tools and what not. Any other questions feel free to ask <3

cs2
if your gonna buy it cs3 doesnt have that many new features

HOLLAstir wrote:Either CS2 or CS3. Depends on what you're trying to do exactly. But I recommend looking up tutorials, which you're doing, and getting yourself familiar with all the tools and what not. Any other questions feel free to ask <3

What do you mean by what I'm trying to do? Does CS2 and CS3 each have their own pros and cons?

CS3 is much better in terms of being dynamic with the other applications - the suite is also much more complex and it's all integrated,

However, CS2 requires less system resources and is much better if you need a "liter" build because of a slow/mediocre PC.

If you have 2gb+ ram, go for CS3, if you have under 2gb ram (or poor performance in general) go CS2.

dom wrote:CS3 is much better in terms of being dynamic with the other applications - the suite is also much more complex and it's all integrated,

However, CS2 requires less system resources and is much better if you need a "liter" build because of a slow/mediocre PC.

If you have 2gb+ ram, go for CS3, if you have under 2gb ram (or poor performance in general) go CS2.

Had no problem running it on my pc with 1gb ram, and didn't really notice that much difference with my 4gb ram.. So I'd say it depends more on your cpu/gpu..

PS 7.0 works like charm on my 512MB RAM, and I got too used to it I'm thinking maybe I can do without CS2

And yeah, I'm poor.

Millenium wrote:PS 7.0 works like charm on my 512MB RAM, and I got too used to it I'm thinking maybe I can do without CS2

And yeah, I'm poor.

I'm pretty sure 90%+ here didn't buy photoshop anyway

Millenium wrote:PS 7.0 works like charm on my 512MB RAM, and I got too used to it I'm thinking maybe I can do without CS2

And yeah, I'm poor.

If you are short on money and payed for PS I feel sorry for you. Ask anyone here and they will hook you up.

guys lets not talk about illegal pirated software openly
i do recommend you actually buy photoshop

TwelveEleven wrote:

dom wrote:CS3 is much better in terms of being dynamic with the other applications - the suite is also much more complex and it's all integrated,

However, CS2 requires less system resources and is much better if you need a "liter" build because of a slow/mediocre PC.

If you have 2gb+ ram, go for CS3, if you have under 2gb ram (or poor performance in general) go CS2.

Had no problem running it on my pc with 1gb ram, and didn't really notice that much difference with my 4gb ram.. So I'd say it depends more on your cpu/gpu..

Try using the features that CS3 has that CS2 doesn't. In other words, try running fire works + ps + flash + indesign + dreamweaver and have them shoot a common file between all of them - you cannot run that on 1gb ram. Furthermore, unless you're using a 64 bit system (most of which don't ship with 1gb ram?) you wouldn't be able to use 4gb - the effects wouldn't be 4 fold.

RAM is responsible for short term memory, having all those apps open, keeping track of the history, and being able to switch between them takes up short term memory. Processing power is important, but even with a fast processor, you wouldn't have anywhere to store the memory.

I can do PS flash Dream Weaver and Fireworks all at the same time with a gig of ram on a 32 bit system with out any problems. all on the same project

dom wrote:

TwelveEleven wrote:

dom wrote:CS3 is much better in terms of being dynamic with the other applications - the suite is also much more complex and it's all integrated,

However, CS2 requires less system resources and is much better if you need a "liter" build because of a slow/mediocre PC.

If you have 2gb+ ram, go for CS3, if you have under 2gb ram (or poor performance in general) go CS2.

Had no problem running it on my pc with 1gb ram, and didn't really notice that much difference with my 4gb ram.. So I'd say it depends more on your cpu/gpu..

Try using the features that CS3 has that CS2 doesn't. In other words, try running fire works + ps + flash + indesign + dreamweaver and have them shoot a common file between all of them - you cannot run that on 1gb ram. Furthermore, unless you're using a 64 bit system (most of which don't ship with 1gb ram?) you wouldn't be able to use 4gb - the effects wouldn't be 4 fold.

RAM is responsible for short term memory, having all those apps open, keeping track of the history, and being able to switch between them takes up short term memory. Processing power is important, but even with a fast processor, you wouldn't have anywhere to store the memory.

I know it's 3.2gb ram on a 32-bits, but I have it running on a 64-bit and I know if I'd do that it wouldn't be able to hold, but you were talking about photoshop itself, not shooting a common file through them all..

Ps. I have always built my own systems..