What is the best FREE editing software?

[Skyburning]

I have Photoshop on my PC but cannot justify the cost for amateur use for my Mac. What is the best completely FREE editing software. Preferable the complete software, not a trial of limited version. Also, I have the disk for Photoshop for my PC...would it work to try and load that to my Mac?

 

[blackstone]

The best FREE photo editing software is the GIMP, but it's got an annoyingly clunky interface.

The best CHEAP photo editing software is Photoshop Elements.

 

[Skyburning]

I'm downloading GIMP right now, I'll see how it works out. Thanks.

 

[Mindflux]

You might want to see if there is an OS X version of gimpshop, it's still The Gimp but customized further to be more familiar with a photoshop-like layout.

http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/17629

 

[Daringescape]

If you are willing to spend a few bucks you may want to try pixelmator -$59.00

http://www.pixelmator.com/

 

[Doctor Q]

If you do a little searching, you'll find plenty of other threads here asking about free or low-cost graphics software. You might find some other useful information there.

 

[LeviG]

Mad suggestion - get something like parallels/vmware (plus os) and run the software via virtualisation