Great idea for the web-designers

Hi all!
After almost two weeks of struggle trying to fix our team workflow (after the last Photosop update) I've just found out a great solution which may solve all of our problems related with total Adobe ignorance of their customers needs.
The app is called Skitch.
Please familiarize yourself with this blog entry: https://medium.com/design-ux/25545f6cb161
The picutres are taken from the author's blog.
Please share it if you found it worhty!
Skitch vs Photoshop – List of features which Photoshop does not have (but it's supposed to or Adobe's trying to convince us it has):
Autosave and versioning
Vector editing and pixel perfection
Smart Guides
Edit elements on the fly
Shapes connection
Multiple blending options per layer
Round to Nearest Pixel Edge (ok, we've got it after 23 years – counting from 1990 as initial release)
Linked Styles
Exporting Assets (assets, not sliced pixels)
Distribute Spacing
Grids (no plugins anymore!)
Web-optimized Text Rendering (note: ok, we've got it after 23 years – counting from 1990 as initial release but still we must use fixed-render action sets in order to get kind of approximation of proper effect )
Real CSS Styles Export (note: ok, we've got it after 23 years – counting from 1990 as initial release but it exports only simplest forms without inner shadows and borders)

Yes Photoshop is not designed to be a layout Application, a Web design application or an illustrator or etc . Photoshop was design for processing Photos. Over the years Photosop has had many features added. While you can do some layout and use some vector graphics. Photoshop is still an image processor if not the best one of the best. Photoshop can also ready files for other types of applications. Use a proper tool for the job at hand. Would you use Skitch to process an image? Photoshop is not Adobe's only product so I think your statement about Adobe being ignorance of the customers needs is off base. Adobe may be obnoxioust and ignore customers need in the pursuit of money.

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Thanks for the link

A great idea for the Live Chat and Website!

My idea is -
Invest some time to educate the BT.com website staff to type the correct information on the website or take a lesson on the 'BT Data Protection Policy'.
I just wasted 30 minutes of life beacuse of total **bleep** up.
The BT website states this:
You can chat to one of our advisors who will let you know your account number online.
At this address: https://www.bt.com/appsyouraccount/secure/ebilling.do#
But this is the conversation you get after wasting 30 minutes of your time:
Vaseem : Hello. I'm Vaseem . Thanks for that information, I'll check it and get back to you in a moment.
Vaseem : Hello David
David xxxx: Hi Vaseem
Vaseem : I understand that you wish to get your BT account number is that correct?
David xxxx: yes please and clarify when my appointment is for BT broadband
Vaseem : Not to worry , I am here to help you.
David xxxx: thx
Vaseem : Could you please confirm your address with post code and telephone number.
David xxxx: xxxx
Vaseem : Thank you. Please give me a minute, while I check the details for you.
Vaseem : I am afraid that we are not supposed to give the BT account number over the phone/e-mail or chat due to data protection policy. However, I will arrange a copy of bill with free of charge to your billing address where you can find your account number.Is that fine for you David?
David xxxx: The BT website brought me here????? -
"Chat to an advisor: You can chat to one of our advisors who will let you know your account number online." https://www.bt.com/appsyouraccount/secure/ebilling.do#
Vaseem : I am sorry David, according to BT policy we will not be able to give the account number, if you want me to arrange a copy I will do for you David.
David xxxx: Can you please explain why the BT website says you can?
David xxxx: "You can chat to one of our advisors who will let you know your account number online."
Vaseem : I am really sorry for that David on Behalf of BT. If you want me to help with your order I will do for you.
David xxxx: Please can you answer my original question: when is my appointment to fit my broadband?
David xxxx: ?????
Vaseem : Let me check please?
Vaseem : I have checked your order details and can confirm that engineer's visit will be on 18/11/11.
David xxxx: is there a time?
Vaseem : Yes David, it will be at 8:00AM.
David xxxx: well thanks Vaseem. You now need to go tell your manager that your website is leading people to you to get their account number which is directly contradicting your 'BT Policy'
Vaseem : I agree with you David, this is completely misleading as we on chat are strictly not authorised to provide account numbers. We are allowed to provide the account number only via a method of sending you a copy bill therefore the link guides you to us.
Vaseem : I have let my manager know about this and we will write to the bt.com team to get this fixed for you.
To top it off I cant even find where to complain by email. I have to either phone or write a letter.
THANK YOU BT - lets see how long this post stays online for - this will probably be ignored anyway.
Oh and here's a screen shot incase you NEED proof this actually happened.

Hi here is a link for you http://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/5642,5644
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I need to contact someone from apple for a great idea about the next iPhone

I got a really awesome idea for the next iPhone and I don't know with who I need to speak

Read this first:
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Then if you want to submit your suggestion, go here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
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Thanks for your help Jean et al.
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Jeff
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jefferis Peterson, Pres.
Web Design and Marketing
http://www.PetersonSales.com

Great idea for Safari

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Hello,
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/92610801@N03/

Emil,
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