yh the new one is just over £400 but if your just getting into it i wouldn't bother to spend that. I use quite an old version and it still does the stuff i want it to. If you want a decent package i would recommend this which is great value for money:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adobe-Photos...182510306&sr=1

Also, if you use Limewire or BitTorrent then you can download the software from someone else sharing it which is what i've done. If you do, make sure you get one with a serial number and activation codes etc.