CS2 was never free. It was only for users who already has a license.   This is an old thread from eight years ago in 2016 that somehow got revived today in 2024. In case someone comes across it in the future, CNET has the story here, although the link may someday be dead: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/adobe-releases-creative-suite-2-for-free/   "CORRECTION, 2:40 p.m. PT: There has been clarification since this story broke. Adobe has not officially released the CS2 software for free. Instead, it has canceled its CS2 license management servers because of a technical glitch, so for those with existing licenses it is now offering downloads that do not require contact with the licensing servers. While Adobe admits this may be seen as it giving its software away for free, this service is intended for those with existing Adobe CS2 licenses."   I've locked this thread. If you have questions about CS2, please start a new thread.   Jane   ... View more