Image processing SW

[lone at itk.unit.no]

I am interested in image processing. In the earlier days one had image
processing work stations like Gould DeAnza etc, but today we have Sun's.
I would like to hear your opinion and experience on image processing SW
for Sun's - commercially (indicate prize) and public domain.  I find it
particularly important how easy it is to integrate your own SW with it -
and of course the user interface.  Please report the answer directly back
to mee: lone at itk.unit.no I'll summarize back to sun-spots if interest.