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RetroGuy768
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Oct 20, 2023 2:12 AM UTC
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A message to Adobe: I'm sorry

My version of Adobe Flash (CS 5.5) has been the one from the web archive. The serial number that was on the installation has expired, so I can't use it anymore.

 

The reason why I chose an outdated version of Flash? I just wanted to see how it worked. I was actually planning on making an animation with it because it's the only animation tool I have, but now I can't. I could've bought it like I was supposed to, but it's been discontinued, so unfortunately, piracy was the only option.

 

I guess Adobe might ban me from the website for pirating one of their apps, breaking a law. I didn't know this would happen. I did not mean any harm to Adobe.

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    rayek.elfin
    rayek.elfin
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    Oct 21, 2023 6:19 PM UTC

    If you just want to get started in animation there is no need to use illegal software. Download either (or both) OpenToonz or Krita, which are open source and free.

     

    OpenToonz is a professional animation app used in feature length film animation. It was used as the primary animation software for the latest "The Boy and the Heron" animation by Studio Ghibli, for example.

    https://opentoonz.github.io/e/

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cal6WoGyfe4

     

    Krita is also nice for simpler frame-by-frame animation work.

    https://krita.org/

     

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    Oct 20, 2023 2:13 AM UTC

    valid serial numbers never expire.  you just were caught.

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    RetroGuy768Author
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    Oct 20, 2023 2:22 AM UTC

    Ok, now I understand. But isn't there a way to keep using CS5.5? I would pay to get a serial number, but I can't anymore.

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    Oct 20, 2023 2:29 AM UTC

    there is no legal way. except to buy a license from an individual that contains a license transfer affidavit.  ie, it's close to impossible to insure you're not buying an invalid.

    license that will fail a few months after purchase.

     

    or, purchase a current subscription from adobe.  ie, a current subscription will allow legal licensing of cs 5.5 (and, even better, cs 6).

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