CS6 is it really good to keep use it

[_MGadAllah_]

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I've Adobe Master Collection CS6 plus Acrobat XI Pro.

Did not buy any upgrade or subscription since the subscription policy Adobe applied (really did not like it).

So my question is, are these tools with that version still good tools that can achieve good results if I learn in more detail?

The reason for my question is that I consider myself a normal average user but not a Ninja one :lol:

So I thought to ask before investing the time in learning it in more detail.

[Nancy OShea]

Legacy CS6 is 10 years past its sell-by date, no longer sold or supported.  It is what it is and falls way short of what modern software can do.

Acrobat XI is not secure. You really should replace it for security reasons. 

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[kglad]

they are still good tools.  but whether it's worth using and learning depends on exactly what you're going to use it for. 

as an example, flash cs6 is worthless for online apps. photoshop cs6 still works great for editing photos.

[Nancy OShea]

If you're seeking a job as a graphic designer, obsolete tools won't help you much.  You'll still need to learn how to use modern tools & methods.

[kglad]

it's unlikely any professional dependent on adobe apps would post this.

[Nancy OShea]

Could be a student, or pursuing a 2nd career or side-hustle. 

OP Wrote: "So I thought to ask before investing the time in learning it..."

Time is a precious thing to waste on learning outdated software.

[kglad]

i'm not familiar with all the apps but i would think one of the most useless things to learn would be actionscript 3, but even that wouldn't be a waste.

[Nancy OShea]

Master Collection: (struckout titles are deprecated)

Premiere Pro CS6, After Effects CS6, SpeedGrade CS6, Prelude CS6, Photoshop CS6, Audition CS6, InDesign CS6, Illustrator CS6, Flash Professional CS6 & Flash Builder 4.6 Premium, Fireworks CS6, Dreamweaver CS6, Encore CS6, Bridge CS6, Media Encoder CS6 and  Acrobat X Pro.

Also, without access to the CS6 updates (bug fixes), there's a high probability of failure 🤕. 

I don't know where anyone can download those legacy updates now that Adobe took them down.

[kglad]

deprecated = useage is discouraged.

that's the not the same as saying the world will end.

[Nancy OShea]

Without the updates, full stop.

[Peru Bob]

But it still can work.