Rumor Of Ms Paint 2

schwa

Jun 19 2006, 07:47 PM

I've been hearing rumors of Microsoft releasing MS Paint 2 on newer computers.

What I've heard is that it's similar to Paint Shop Pro 10, but simplier.

Is there anyone to confirm this?

Tetraca

Jun 19 2006, 11:00 PM

If you count all the way from Windows 1, you could say that the current version is MS Paint 4. They will probably add a few features to Paint for Vista, but not many. They've never added a ton of functionality to paint. It's not like they could suck up any more system resources with a more advanced paint.

sportytalk

Jun 19 2006, 11:12 PM

I agree with the above post. Microsoft have been creating many different versions of the basic paint program for many years, with each operating system.

I would be very surprised if Paint did actually have extra tools, as Microsoft only ever seem to have programs with the basic ones, such as draw with a pencil and paint with a paint brush.

However, I suppose there's still a chance that this could be true, especially with the upcoming vista operating system. It would be a program that attracts new users to the operating system.

I guess we'll be able to see whether or not this is true when Vista is released

biscuitrat

Jun 20 2006, 01:39 AM

Personally, the old paint is sort of classic. If Microsoft tried to include any toned-down version of Photoshop, not only would I never use it, but I would try to go back to the old Paint. So many of my friends consider it the cute sort of...I suppose vintage program that signifies no time, effort, or anything was used.

However, with skill, even MS Paint is pretty fun to play with. I crashed a harddisk using it. Long story.

iwuvcookies

Jun 20 2006, 02:23 AM

Any more functionality to Ms Paint would be a plus for me. Considering how standard and basic the program is you can sort of do fun stuff with it. Then sometimes it easier to work with it than the high top branded software like Paintshop or Photoshop or maybe even THE GIMP. Not too showy and stuff would be okay. ALthought it would be nice if they added layer support but that's never gonna happen. lol. Atleast not in my time.

If it does happen I wouldn't be surprised though.

FLaKes

Jun 20 2006, 05:11 AM

There is this free program called paint.net, its open source, I dont know if it could be the one they were talking in the rumor you heard, and they misspelled it or something. Its good for being free, a whole lot better than the paint that comes in windows, and it has layers.

aminzzlink

Jun 20 2006, 01:01 PM

Photoshop and fireworks woke verry fin so why looking for others ??? i can't understand people who are seerching for new programs not for the performense but just to find new ones and have the least relase !!!

dreus

Jun 20 2006, 02:56 PM

I agree biscuitrat.

To me, old school MS Paint is right up there with other classics like minesweeper and solitaire... simple to use, a bit of a time water... a vintage Windows thing. Although I seldom use paint, it wouldn't feel right for Microsoft to release an OS without those original programs.

I'm not too sure how many people would be receptive, not to mention shifting over, to MS Paint2 if it were released though. It seems like a lot of people have already settled on more 'designer labeled' photo/picture/digital art software like photoshop, paint shop pro and the like.

michaelper22

Jun 20 2006, 06:02 PM

This is an interesting issue that's been raised.
When Windows Vista comes out, we will see all sorts of new things. A new version of Paint might just be one of them. What new features will be in it are impossible to predict. I would expect a bunch of more advanced features, maybe approaching The Gimp, but not equalling it or any other product.
I'm losing my writing style (but that's another story).

Arigato

Jun 22 2006, 01:24 AM

It would be nice if Microsoft were to update ms paint. It hasn't changed much for quite a few years. The only use I have for it is the paste screenshots for saving. The only thing I like about it is that it's quick to load. I find it very difficult to work in ms paint because there isn't much that you can do in it other than draw shapes and text of different color and shapes.

Latest Entries

mtvoyagers

Jun 30 2006, 07:08 AM

Not to make everyone sad but I have the current Vista Beta, and I'v gotta tell ya, paint is no different from what it was in XP except it has the newer looking buttons, but no new features that i have found.

Sprnknwn

Jun 26 2006, 03:06 PM

I´m not sure about this. Seriously, I don´t mind. I can´t remember myself using paint so a few more functions would not change too much this fact. And I suppose they´re not going to beat photoshop so I don´t know. Maybe if they did some kind of website-oriented-Paint with basic and quick functions, it will be good.

Goosestaf

Jun 26 2006, 10:24 AM

well, a new version of paint wouldn't hurt

i mean, the main reason i've always hated paint is the lack to take back steps and the lack of LAYERS!
But with adding layers the complication of the program goes up, and the type of casual user who use paint might be put off and scared by it.. . . . . i mean, paint is NEVER goign to become a serious graphics program, so they do they really need to update it alot?
People who seriosuly want to create graphics, edit etc, will use proffesional programs etc.
And now-a-days most scanners and other digital photo related products come with free photo editting graphics programs.

arcalypse

Jun 26 2006, 04:21 AM

I have actually heard this rumor too, but to be honest, I think that Photoshop owns all other digital art software, but then again if Paint2 is default with the new Windows Vista, it could bring some improvements for default programs on the computers that run on Windows.

unicornrose

Jun 26 2006, 02:38 AM

I definately like the original paint. I had lots of fun with it. I have seen that Paint is growing as a program but I would actually like to see it grow even further. Its a fun little program when you are first learning to make and edit graphics but because of it simplicity playing in it does not last long cause there is a ton of stuff that it does not do. I have always liiked paint but as I learned more advanced techniques for graphical design I had to move up in the world and in my graphical design tools. I still try to play with paint every so often but I kind of get bored with it. LOL

ADD REPLY / Got an Opinion!	Remove these ADs!	RAPID SEARCH!	Free Web Hosting	[X]
Express your Opinions, Thoughts or Contribute more info. to help others. Ask your Doubts & Queries to get answers, So that "Together We can help others!"	Register FREE for AD-FREE forum, Create your own topics, Ask Questions, track topics, setup subscriptions & notifications and Get a Free Website w/ Email and FTP.		500MB Space No Ads, CPanel, FTP, PHP, MySQL, EMails - 100% FREE