To really explore the benefits of digital
photography, you need some picture enhancement program. There are a lot
of programs around - from shareware to professional programs like Adobe
Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop is the choice of professionals, and it is quite pricey,
but offers all the features you will need.
Micrografx Picture Publisher is somewhat cheaper, and a good choice for
the beginner.
Ulead PhotoImpact is also a good program for the beginner, and offers
a wide range of filters and special effects
Macromedia Fireworks is a great program to make web-graphics.
Kai's offers some nice tools for effects and slide-shows.
PhotoLine
Shareware - you can download and use for 30 days before buying it
Picture Viewers
ACDSee
- the best and fastest picture viewer - a must-have!
IrfanView - picture
and movie viewer that can handle a lot of different formats (freeware)
