If you missed it 4 months ago – The “self-described” (free-for-now) “Photoshop-killer” graphics suite – “Xara Xtreme Photo & Graphic Designer Suite” (Version 5) is a free download through March 17th. The registration window, as of this MR posting, is only 33 hours left.
Download Crew’s Promotion Webpage = http://giveaway.downloadcrew.com/
Here’s some of the original text from my November 13th posting…
Occasionally, you see an MR Forum thread asking about more advanced computer programs to make/manipulate model railroading signs, buildings, backdrops, websites, etc.
Links to detailed reviews & blog-replies: dotTech and Gizmo’s. Do read each website’s review (and blog replies) before downloading “Xara Xtreme Photo & Graphic Designer Suite”.
Some more insight: The download is 365 megs (it is a graphics suite). Install with “Run as Administrator” if using WinVista or Win7 operating systems. Install does take quite a few minutes to unpack temporary files for a complete installation. Also, at the end of the installation, simply uncheck boxes, to not-install the ASK-Toolbar (unless you desire installing the extras).