Using windows based photoshop as editor in iPhoto

Hi all!  Long time Windows user just made the switch.  Trying to save some money on software, total newby to Mac.  If I use Parallels and install a windows version of Photoshop, can I use that as the photo editor in iPhoto?  I know that you can do this with the Mac version of photoshop, but I wasn't sure how integrated programs working through parallels could be.
Thanks,
JC

You may be able to however why don't you contact Adobe and see what the policy is for switching platforms, you may be surprised.

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