Corel recently released a new version of Paint Shop Pro, Paint Shop Pro X. Though it’s very much based on Paint Shop Pro version 9, there are some changes.

Bob Atkins has done a short write-up on Paint Shop Pro Version 9 on his site.

I paraphrase-

“Paint Shop Pro X still represents a real alternative to PhotoShop for most photographers, especially at the current price. It has been aimed a little more squarely at the novice user, with additional “one click” tools and a built in “Learning Center” function which displays explanations of how to use many of the tools. The ability to work (at least partly) in 16-bit mode is a useful addition when significant contrast and level changes need to be made.”