Need Free Alternative Software Packages For Course

ahll

I have just received some course information and details of the software I need. I don't really know much about this kind of software (hence the course). I think the packages they list are expensive so I was wondering if anyone knew of a free alternative that would be as good to the following :-

1. Adobe Photoshop or similar needed. Maybe GIMP ?

2. Macromedia Dreamweaver or similar web authorising programme

3. Macromedia flash or similar digital animation programme

Thanks

autismmum

my son is also after a digital animation programme
he won a local animation young movie maker prize but needs to buy better equipment and software, so hope someone answers

Aliktren

http://www.osalt.com/

Try this

superscaper

What kind of course? Would you be able to get a student discount? If you're technically a student you can get MS Expression Web for free which is Microsoft's equivalent to Dreamweaver and Expression Blend which is very roughly similar to Flash. I.e. designed for web interaction programs.

As an aside, no need to use the name "Macromedia" as it no longer exists at all. All the software you mentioned is Adobe.

ahll

Its a imedia course we are going to learn about creating website etc and yes I am a student

Do you have a link to the MS Expression Web thats free from Microsoft ?
Is Expression Bland also free from Microsoft ? Please list a link if you have one

Thanks

superscaper

Dreamspark Free (if eligible) MS programs (expression studio, visual studio and some others)

Also if you have a .ac.uk address you can get Office 2007 Ultimate (retail license) for under £40 from www.theultimatesteal.co.uk