Alternatives to PS subscription services?

[Jmarmck]

What are the alternatives to Adobe's subscription services?

Old version of Photoshop, if so is there a legal way to obtain the software?

Other software but also the advantages/disadvantages. For instance Gimp.

Suggestions?

[Ari]

Marty, here you go.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?103234-Any-Reason-To-Now-Buy-CS6&highlight=photoshop

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?103046-Adobe-is-going-to-only-sell-subscription-based-Photoshop&highlight=photoshop

And there's more, search "Photoshop" or "CS6".