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BethyNixon
11-30-2005, 07:39 AM
My parents want a VERY basic program.
Something that will let them do basic editing - like adding names, dates, places. They are not interested in scrapping, per se, but just adding text and maybe resizing.

I've read about the HP program that's sold here - is there a trial version?

When they come to visit, I'd like to sit down with them and work through the program so they can go home, confident, they can use it themselves. (They are quite bright but seem to get flustered with new programs and without a copy of my own I won't be able to offer any phone support!)

Or is there another program you would recommend?

Amanda
11-30-2005, 08:25 AM
No trial version - but it sounds like your best bet. DIP wouldn't be bad either :)

anne357
11-30-2005, 12:22 PM
I've heard there is free software out there called GIMP. Maybe do a google search????

Abby
11-30-2005, 07:22 PM
I know GIMP is free, but I've also heard it has a pretty steep learning curve. HP scrapbooking would probably be fine for them - have you thought about Picassa if they don't want to do anything fancy - you can do basic editing (actually some cool editing) in it and it's FREE! .. might be worth a shot.

colorella
12-01-2005, 01:14 AM
No GIMP please.It is very similar to Photoshop and should be pretty difficult to learn.
There are at least 3 basic software producers offering free trials.
Fotofusion
Photomix
Fotofinish
These may have their own quirks such as a very specific file format,but they look like easy to learn.All webpages are with dot com.

scrapalongsadie
12-06-2005, 11:04 PM
Actually if all they want is edit and text you might look at FxFoto. They have a free version which is pretty easy and does all that and is free. Does text, cropping, and the usual editing plus organizing. They have upgrades for scrapping and more stuff but the free one is where I started and is very capable. Good luck....

Emma
12-07-2005, 09:31 AM
here's the DIP trial, haven't downloaded it myself yet...keep waiting until that non-existant time in the future when I have time to play with it!
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f3ba983b-8c10-44f6-9044-2bb1464937dc&displaylang=en