Adobe, Linux Support, and the Linux Foundation.

that user base could increase 10-fold and it would still be a bad gamble because linux users don't spend money on their os so they're a bad gamble to spend money on other software.

the current world linux user base is just under 4.5% which yes thats up on last years 3.1% but still nothing worth investing in

@Peru Bob 

and linux users really think they're a viable source of revenue.  really.

@steelfox2006 

Adobe isn't likely to miss out on any revenue enhancement.

Adobe, porfavor, sei que é tradicional de promover compatibilidade com Windows e macOS, mas existem inúmeros usuários que pagam os planos de vocês, mas tem migrado para plataformas Linux. Não sei qual é o problema de desenvolver os softwares também para esses sistemas....

Vejam isso, porfavor, sem que usuários Linux precisem ter VMs com Windows para usar as aplicações.

What versions of Linux do Adobe apps work best on?

As many of you know, Adobe's Creative Cloud applications are currently only supported on Windows and macOS. However, there is a growing number of users, especially developers and graphic designers, who have adopted Linux as their primary operating system. According to the most recent statistics:

- Linux desktop market share has grown to an estimated 3-5% globally and continues to increase every year. Though this may seem small compared to Windows and macOS, it still represents millions of users. 

- Among developers and tech professionals, Linux adoption rates are much higher, with many surveys showing rates between 10-30% depending on the specific field and location. 

- For graphic designers and visual creatives, Linux usage has also grown significantly in recent years, with estimates of 5-10% of designers now relying mainly on Linux distributions like Ubuntu. 

The main reasons for this are Linux's low cost, stability, and customizability. It allows these users to have a reliable platform for their work without the large licensing fees of macOS or compatibility issues of Windows. 

However, the lack of Adobe Creative Cloud support on Linux presents a major roadblock. Many designers and developers have expressed frustration at not being able to access these industry-leading tools on their preferred operating system. They are forced to maintain inefficient dual-boot or virtual machine setups just to run CC apps.

Native support for Linux would allow Adobe to better serve this growing customer base and help cement Creative Cloud's position as the de facto standard in creative software. It would remove barriers for Linux users who want to subscribe and generate more subscribers and recurring revenue.

Porting the CC tools to Linux technically should not be an insurmountable challenge given their web technology foundations. And it would garner goodwill among developers and enthusiasts who could help expand Linux's capabilities and market share further.

Therefore, we encourage Adobe to consider bringing Creative Cloud to Linux as a priority. The case for doing so only becomes more compelling as Linux adoption continues rising globally each year among creators and professionals. Please share your thoughts on this important issue.

Hi Adobe Team and Reader,

I feel that are there many people who use Linux that want to have an official version of Adobe apps installed on their computer without having to run it through software. Another option would be to decrease as many operating system checks as possible so that Linux users can at least run it through a .exe software in Linux.

Thanks,

potatoe1

Hello, I have a linux fedora operating system installed on my pc and it is really wrong that as your customer I cannot use your applications in my operating system please add support for linux

When are CC going to be available for Linux distros?