Using GIMP to create web graphics

I recently had to do a couple of web sites for friends and family and after doing hardcore programming, coming back to basic html and graphics was a shock. But, Google helped ! I use GIMP, the open source Image Manipulation Program . Searching through the Internet, I found these excellent tutorials to create Web 2.0 graphics and images.

Using Gimp to make Web 2.0 Buttons and Graphics

Creating Badges/Violators using Gimp

The above two links are excellent and many thanks to Binny !