arne_bab,
Thanks very much for the advice. There is a lot to learn, and every effort to spread your knowledge is greatly appreciated. I have never heard of GIMP, and that will be another place I will go immediately following this note to you. I have been out of work for nearly a year, and this is really a desperation move, since everything I am applying for requires knowledge of the applications needed. In twenty years, I have always bought everything at full retail. Thank you again, I will keep learning more.