I used to adore Adobe, but it all changed over time. It started when I only needed Photoshop, and yet Adobe insisted I install several other chunks of software for services I didn't want or need. In the end, I finally found a solution that lets me get my work done without all the excess Adobe bloatware. Thank you Pixelmator!
I can also recommend Adobe's "Elements" apps. Pixelmator is very nice, but if you've gotten used to the Adobe way of doing things and don't want to relearn, Photoshop Elements is sort of like what Photoshop used to be before the Creative Suite.
