> Can you tell me, please, if Photoshop 5.5 is compatible with Windows XP? 
> I'm considering buying it, but no one seems to know this. 

You may be able to get PS5.5 running on XP, but I would suggest getting nothing
earlier than PS 7 if you are going to be buying a copy of Potoshop . The reason
for this is XP did not exist when 5.5 was built and that can potentially lead to
processing problems -- it certainly will not be optimal.

If the choice is between buying PS7 new or PS5.5, you may still want to buy 5.5
and upgrade it (be sure the version you get is elligible for upgrade, some that
you get on ebay may not be).

A new version of Photoshop is out, and it has some of the best professional
enhancements in several versions:

Photoshop CS (Full license):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000DBOAX/newwriting/

Photoshop CS (Upgrade):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000DBOBZ/newwriting/

CS is a more significant upgrade in my opinion than either PS6 or PS7 was. If
you haven't upgraded or plan on using 5.5, you will miss some significant
features. I'll review PS CS next week.

Richard Lynch