How Do I Post Side By Side Images?

Ed, for me I use photoshop. I have created an image template I use to drop my obv and rev pics into. There are other ways as well but this works for me... I end up with something like this:

I use paint and what I have done is first crop each picture (obverse and reverse) to get the best details. Then I take each picture and insert them into one file getting them aligned as best as I can and save that image to upload to the forums. Essentially it's just one more added step to my process of uploading files. You can see an example of my most recent picture upload here.

Edit: I forgot to add that when I have both images in the one file I then may have to crop that image to make it a nice and even box. Hope I'm makeing it clear enough to fallow.

Andy, I use strobes, I think I may be the only one here that uses strobes as opposed to constant lighting. Personally, I just find it easier. Again, that's for me but not for most. I'm a closet photographer meaning I do more than just coins. I have a snall portrait studio that gets some work as well.

Gimp is great, but in my opinion it has a steeper learning curve than Paint.net does (a necessary artifact of being so feature rich).

How 'bout Windows XP?

Looks like Paint.net might be the answer.

I use Irfanview. It's a free download. Maybe not as good as others, but I know how to use it.
Are teaching videos available for Paint, Gimp etc.?

I found it and it's really easy. start Irfanview.
Image => Create Panorama Image => In the middle box click "Add Image" => a window of available pictures appears. Go to the folder containing the Pictures you want. Hold the control key down and click the 2 images you want and the release control key. Now click the add Image button. Then save the image.