I have just read that PS8 will only work under Win 2000 or XP operating systems and that it will not work with most of the plug-ins and filters already on the market (both purchased and free). I was looking forward to upgrading, but currently use Win98 OS. We just upgraded DH computer to WinXP but I was saving my funds for the PS upgrade. So after 7 years of "playing" with PS, I think I am getting ready to switch to either PSP or PI. I hear alot of good things about both products from the members of this and other groups. Both PSP and PI's current version is under $100 for the FULL program and both products will work with Win98 and XP. Seems like the PSP and PI members can do anything and everything us PS members can and both programs can use the Adobe plug-ins, filters and brushes. Does anyone have/use PS8 yet and are you experiencing problems using current add-on filters and plug-ins? Is the information correct about the other 2 programs being able to use these plug-ins and such?

Thanks in advance for any input anyone may have. I probably won't make any purchases until after Thanksgiving, but would love hearing your input.

KS Maggie (aka: auntiemw2)