Adobe CS3 for free?

Well, not quite. This is from the Daily Download over on CNet. It's a list of free alternatives to the programs in Adobe's Creative Suite 3, a $2500 software package. While not all of it is as sophisticated as it's Adobe counterparts some of it is extremely solid. I've used the Gimp before and would definitely recommend it as a Photoshop replacement. After reading this article I think I'm also going to try Komposer (the Dreamweaver substitute).

At the very least the article is a good introduction to the open source movement. If anyone has any experience with any of the programs listed please feel free to leave a comment with your impressions...

Part One:
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9714054-12.html?tag=head
Part Two:
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9714110-12.html?tag=more

Read more about the open source concept at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source