Don't say GIMP is as good as Photoshop, because it isn't.Use gimp, it is legally free. I use photoshop on a daily basis, and Gimp does, almost all the same things photoshop does, just use GIMP.... don't mess around with cracks, or keygens
I have had both, and I prefer Photoshop. It's much easier to understand, and has tons of more tools and options you can do. I'm not very good with Photoshop myself, but I find it enjoyable.