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The tablets will work on any Windows platform, although if you use Windows 2000 or XP, you'll need this driver. (The other drivers are on a disk that comes with the tablet.)

As of this writing, I still have some tablets left over, with one up for auction at E-Bay.

The following are good resources for users of drawing tablets interested in digital art:

Drawing Applications
• The Gimp: GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.
• Inkscape: Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X
• Blender: Blender is the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback.

Tutorials
• Gimp Tutorials
• Inkscape Docs & Tutorials
• Blender Quickstart & Tutorials

Miscellaneous
• Open Clip Art: This project aims to create an archive of user contributed clip art that can be freely used.
• Deviant Art: A great place to showcase your art and see what\'s cutting edge.

• Drawing area: 7" x 5"
• Stylus: Corded, pressure sensitive pen
• Tracing Proximity: 0.4"
• Pressure sensitivity: 256 levels
• Platforms supported: Windows/USB Macs
• Power source: 5vdc, Internal (no adapter needed)
• Resolution: 1000 lines per inch
• Other: Side clip to store pen