Though it seems to have a monopoly / mass market share in the vector graphic sector, I can find few reasons to complain.

Not many days go by that I do not use Illustrator. It's a very powerful tool that has much more versatility than the average user may know. I spend a lot of free time experimenting and learning about all the different ways to use each tool. Not many of the tools are limited to one use.

If I had to give away every program besides one, illustrator would definitely be my pick. Someone can bring me an idea and I can have it put into shape within minutes. I enjoy how the illustrator program has progressed over the years. Live Trace/Live Paint editions in the CS2 version were simply amazing in my opinion, and CS3 continues to amaze.

the best there is for illustrating on computers, love it!

sooooo gooooood!

I have been using Illustrator for over a year now and I am still learning new things in it everyday. On my off days from work I am working in it to make me even better than I am .

Great product, must have for the heavy duty designer. Great new features.

I am still re-learning this program but it is a must have product. I will master this like my photoshop skills soon.

a great addition to the adobe line

The Adobe Suites are the best thing invented since sliced bread! They ROCK HARD!

There are so many things you can do in illustrator, that you probably didn't even know it could do. I just keep playing with it and learn new things all the time. Excellent tool for any graphic designer.

having used Illustrator 8, 9 & 10, this by far is the best version yet...it's ease of use allows the user to do most anything, it's my software of choice for most projects

Is there any other vector based tool out there? well it doesnt matter because this one is the best. I use it almost everyday. A++

Easy to use, a must have!

wish I could afford it!

This is a great program to create smooth vector based graphics. A little tricky at first if you're used to programs like photoshop and paint shop pro. But once you get the hang of things it really can be used well.

I live by this program

I really enjoy using this program.

This app is beautiful for graphic designers

This version of Illustrator CS is a big improvement over the last version as far as work flow is concerned. All the tools are docked so you don't have to deal with floating sections getting in the way of work. My only complaint is that it seems buggy when I'm using something like the star drawing tool and I try to add points by pressing up or down (worked in past versions) the program locks up or adds 10 points when I just want one. Anyway other than that it's great I just have to do some things the long way.

I have the CS and cannot wait to upgrade to CS3. Every one seems to love it. I'm interested in checking out the LIVE TRACE features

This is most defiantly the easiest Adobe program, and it's my favorite one. :)

I couldn't live without Illustrator

I love to use Illustrator except for the fact that I don't find it as easy to use when you're first learning how to set up gradients and working with colors on the pallete. There might be some work to do for the developers in that area, otherwise, I've had a blast with this program and HIGHLY recommend it to any Graphic Artist!

Love it! It just keep getting better & better

I'm a fan of this software!

Is been such a great release for me to use this software and put my drawings in use with it.
thanks that program exists

Indispensable

And Adobe does it again, outdoing themselves in a spectacular show of completeness, depth, and breadth of features, executed thanks to the wonderful advances in technology this tool dares to flaunt.

A very helpfull tool

I love to pair Illustrator with PhotoShop to achieve desired results.

Love it, use it, it is great for everything, it is one of the most versatile tools in the Graphic Designers tool box.

I have used earlier versions of Illustrator and I have used Corel Draw…
I like Adobe Illustrator CS3 hands down! and the way it interfaces with Photoshop and Indesign, WOW!

You must, must, must know this program. And be fluent in it.

Plus, it's great.

As a designer of prints and tee shirt graphics for clothing and display and packaging graphics, I can't live without Adobe Illustrator. Using this program has changed my life.

Better user layout. An upgrade must for CS2 users

not a huge illustrator fan but love the new cs3 version!

I use to hate Illustrator becasue I had a class at school and we had to lear how to use the "dreaded" pen tool to complete the entire project. After I completed the lable recreation project I was in love with the pen tool. You will probably notice that if you look at some of the pieces that I have posted.

Most user friendly vector based software. Great for basic vector designing. Get too complicated and your looking at 1gig+ files, which equates to sluggish editing.

If you are a true graphic designer then this is a must!

I honestly couldn't live without it!

From it's ability to create breath-taking vector graphics to it's tightly integration across all of Adobe's programs, this program is a absolute necessity for the graphic artist

I am still trying to learn all the tools! Anything you want to do, it is possible!

Love this software - I particularly like the new eraser feature with CS3. Great, extremely versatile software

I don't know, because I have not reviewed this product.I punched on the product and it took me to this page.

excellent to work with, particularly when dealing with both photoshop cs3 and illustrator cs3. the best tool to work with vectors i have seen so far.

fullfill to a graphic designer

No other vector software touches this industry standard- An absolute must!

Without a doubt, the best vector program on the market.

Illustrator is easy to use and allows for design flexibility.

I just came back to Illustrator after using Freehand for years and it's pretty much how I remember it, but with great new tools like photoshop effects and 3d effects. Great for charts and graphs as well as vector-based art!

gotta get it!

Adobe Illustrator is my new "BFF". I love the new CS3 features.

Fantastic and never stops adding capabilities, the BEST

Love this, great for creating illustrations for signage and booklets.

Obviously one of the essential tools for any graphic designer. CS3 has really outdone its recent predecessors, and optimized the work flow throughout the entire suite.

Wonderful product and the upgrades help a designer tremendously.

I love this product and messing with it all the time. I am always learning new things I can do in this program.

great program for graphic design a great partner for photoshop great for alot of things you want to do!! i reccommend it highly the price is worth it

Another great tool to help in the productivity of logo and graphic design, I recomend it for all who wants to boost their creativity....

The best vector program!

Sometimes its a little difficult to use but overall I love it.

As I have said before, the Adobe Suite of software is a solid tool for an any digital aritst's arsenal! I can't say how much has improved in Illustrator from the last two versions, but prior to CS3 version I was working with version 10. And I must say, the differnces are very noticeable. Files intergrate smoother between the other Suite programs, and some of the tools have been seriouusly upgraded to be more user friendly. Especially the anchopr point handles. They enlarge now, when you get near them with the pointer, so you are no longer going blind searching for those pesky little points.
You can also do so much more now with brush patterns and filters! It was and is the best vector based graphic design software out there for the money!

I love the ability to go from a pdf that is sent to me and vector and edit in Illustrator. Have a bit tougher of a time though than photshop

My favorite program by far, I can come up with so many ideas with Illustrator and use it in all my work!

it's the best software

This is a necessity for any graphic artist. It does the work! and gets the job done!

Even though I use Adobe 7 most of the time, simply because of the plugins I prefer, this is a must have.

Great product! Very easy to use and helps me with my school work

Beautiful program for those who prefer vectors to pixels. Only beef is they finally added transparencies to gradients in CS4 Illustrator!

I'm learning how to use this program as a part of my Associate's degree program. I'm finding it more complicated than Photoshop, but it's still a fun thing to work with.

This is THE software to have if you love to draw. There are other products out there that are free, such as Inkscape, but they wont give you all of the bells and whistles Illustrator will give you. Plus, it plays nicely with Photoshop. If you have both of these products, you will be a force to be reckoned with. Buy it if you really love to draw :).

I love all of the Adobe products I have used and Illustrator is one of the best.

scarily enough, I've been using illustrator since the swatches were patterns of grey. every edition it's more and more user friendly and intuitive.

vectors are so nice...everything stays neat and un-pixelated....

Out of all the programs I've used and learned about, over time, Illustrator has been a definite stand out for anything I want or need to do. Sure, every program has it's limitations, but I find myself always going to Illustrator. Weapon of choice as some might say, haha.

Illustrator is the ultimate tool for designing with typeography and the pen tool makes it easy to draw anything imaginable. The effects and filters give this prgram almost as many options to create as photoshop.

I was trained to use Illustrator CS2 in college, only later using CS3 for use at home. CS2 is very good, but CS3 is even better! It has features that makes it easier to use! It's one of my favorite tools.

hasthe best integration with photoshop ofcourse fromthe same family (adobe) it give great interactivetoolsto design

My favorite program by far....I am terrible at these reviews.

Not my strongest skill set, but a powerful application that can yield impressive results. a vector powerhouse!

I use this program to draw ideal lines for the future my works

I absolutely LOVE it!! It takes some time and patience to master the tools and I still have ways to go even after so many years in the industry. The end result is always great

For things like logo design and still vector graphics, you can't beat it.

I used this product at college. I designed jobs for to be printed on printing presses. We had to take the jobs we designed and made negatives and made printing plates.

I am just learning this software but so far it has been very easy to use and create stunning results.