Any question answered...

"Photoshop, accept no less. Just kidding..."

That's exactly what she said... Apparently there's no viable alternative, so I guess I'll just have to pay up... Sigh!

"Is she at uni? She could get a discont which is very cheap. I don't actually know how CC (the latest version) works, it's subscription base so you don't actually buy a copy, you just keep renewing you right to use, or sth like that. What will she need it for? Photo Element might be enough."

Subscription/student discount... Good shout!

"What will she be using it for?"

Self-proclaimed artist at the moment with no formal qualifications. Not untalented by any means, but it's kinda pissing me off. Fingers crossed she'll back at uni very soon finishing her degree in art history and architecture.