Raw Photo Processor (RPP) v Aperture?

Anyone try Raw Photo Processor (RPP)?
http://www.lexa.ru/andyt/RPP/
Any significant improvement over Aperture?
-Allan

I must admit that I'm the RPP author
I'd just like to make few points.
1. It's hardly appropriate for me to discuss RPP here, since this is Aperture forum.
2. Your position is pretty balanced and I almost agree with you except the part when you start guessing about philosophy behind RPP - there is no need to guess here, just ask me and I'll explain it. My email is available for everyone and there is even small support forum available.
Overall, answering to the original question, my position is simple - just give it an honest try. RPP is free, supported and I strongly encourage everyone who cares to make their own educated opinion about it and choose accordingly.
Thank you.
Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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http://photo.rwboyer.com/
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What are all those iTunes files? - http://www.macworld.com/article/139974/2009/04/itunes_files.html
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WeltonRob -- you're most welcome (as is everyone who posts their thanks).
Thanks for taking the time to reply. It is always noticed and appreciated, even when I don't respond.
Cheers.

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However my old photos seem corrupt within aperture.
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Regards
Léonie

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