can someone please recommend me a good photoshop to download?

Cheers

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If you want more features and good quality I'd suggest GIMP.
http://www.gimp.org/
It isn't all that easy to use.

If you want something that's easy to use I'd suggest Paint.Net
http://www.getpaint.net/

I use this software program, do you know how it compares with tools & features to the mainstream stuff you have to pay for?

Im a photoshop man and find that they are a million miles apart. That may just be because im used to photoshop though... Ive tried to use gimp on multiple occasions and have been pretty unsuccessful.

Thanks, I do find the Gimp program frustrating sometimes but the functions I do use/need for work are pretty good. I had an early version years ago so be nice to get to grips with it again at some point.

I've also have some vector editing/converting software, now that really makes me want to invest in a rounder's bat to sit by my desktop.

There's nothing that comes even close to Photoshop. If Adobe is what you live and breathe, everything else is a misinterpretation. Don't believe anything else. It's like boys bands. Some girls will love it, but it's just teenage hormones.

Photoshop - All you need, nuff said

If you're not a pro then photoshop elements is probably your best bet. And make sure you get a copy on CD/DVD not a download.