From what I read it has a tutorial on it for newbies and has a forum also. I had Gimp at one time but didn't have a clue on where to start ect. Downloading gimp now.
all kinds of GIMP tutorials out there.....I have been using it for years so if ya need any help send me a PM
I use Photoshop CS6.3
yup...its no good.(well its ok for basic stuff)..use GIMP...also Free
Its actually a great program! For being free with a community that releases new plugin's its pretty sweet. Sure its basic, but most people who use any type of image/art program only ever learn it at a basic level. I used paint.net for 2 years. Currently using adobe photoshop and illustrator.
I'd recommend GIMP...Works perfectly well for me: http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,355982.0.html