A raster image is a digital representation consisting of values assigned
to each dot comprising the image. The number of possible values that may
be assigned to each dot --also called a picture element or a pixel-- varies
with the format selected for image representation and data storage (PhotoShop,
Corel PhotoPaint, PaintShop Pro are all Raster Programs). A vector file,
on the other hand, is a database of descriptions of geometrical entities,
represented by the projection of vectors on a Cartesian coordinate system.
(The Following Software Listed all fall into this category) plus links
to the Newsgroups that support the software
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PAGEDRAW a nice
little freeware program that can serve to introduce the novice to Vector
Format Computer Illustration.
NETSKETCH
a Shareware Program for those who familiar with Pagedraw, this is the next
step...
COREL's
Graphics Software including Corel Draw Versions 5, 6 and 7... the last
version being a surprisingly good piece of software after a disappointing
Version 6...NEWSGROUPS: alt.corel.graphis
and comp.graphics.apps.corel.
MACROMEDIA
Freehand 7 Popular Mac/PC Draw Program form the makers of Shockwave...
NEWSGROUPS: comp.graphics.apps.freehand
ADOBE
Illustrator 7 once set the standard for Illustration Software, from
the makers of Photoshop the Newsgroup is coming soon... not open yet, but David from the comp.graphics.apps groups has applied for it, and he say's it should take about 3 months... this link will function as soon as it's up and running, so keep checking it: comp.graphics.apps.illustrator
XARA the single most overlooked
software package there is... simply a joy to use with it's unmatched speed,
and advanced features, and, except for the Free and Shareware Packages,
is also the least expensive of any of the above software... NEWSGROUPS:
alt.corel.graphics and comp.graphics.apps.corel.
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