Originally Posted by jeffkrol 
Funny, I've been considering the same lately.
As to Elements, you'll still be stuck in 8 bit processing (what that means to you is unknown, to me it just is restrictive but may not truely matter).
I believe you mean Rawshooter Essentials so I assume you are Windows based.
You need to state your operating system.....
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Yes, I meant Rawshooter Essentials, & have edited my original post to reflect this. My operating system is Windows XP. What is restrictive about being stuck in 8 bit processing? I'm not fully committed to Elements 7, & certainly would be open to suggestions for other processing software. I'm leaning towards Elements 7 primarily because previous Elements software is all I've had experience with. I am working more with B&W lately than I previously have, if that helps with any recommendations you might make.