On Selecting a Program
Background: I've been running Photoshop 5 LE for years, but we finally upgraded the computer from Windows 98 to XP, and to make a long story short, Photoshop doesn't work any more, and I've already tried reinstalling it. My dad is planning on purchasing either PSP or Elements 4.0, and there's a chance that I can get a used CD, and I'm downloading The GIMP right now.
But the real question: I know Adobe file formats are proprietary, but I also know that they didn't used to be. Will I be able to open my old .PSD files (version 5 LE, remember) in different programs, or should I try my hardest to get something Adobe-made?
ETA: They're fine in The GIMP, and although I sitll have no idea what the kick I'm doing, I'm thrilled to have a functioning graphics program, and I'd delete this except other people might have the same question, or whatever, so I'll leave that up to The Owner.
But the real question: I know Adobe file formats are proprietary, but I also know that they didn't used to be. Will I be able to open my old .PSD files (version 5 LE, remember) in different programs, or should I try my hardest to get something Adobe-made?
ETA: They're fine in The GIMP, and although I sitll have no idea what the kick I'm doing, I'm thrilled to have a functioning graphics program, and I'd delete this except other people might have the same question, or whatever, so I'll leave that up to The Owner.