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_Paz_
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May 7, 2013
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Adobe drops the box and enters the Cloud

  • May 7, 2013
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323826804578466830054806 110.html#articleTabs%3Darticle

I recently upgraded to Photoshop CS6 when I learned 'regular' upgrades had become mandatory or lose upgrade pricing.  I was pretty unhappy about that.   As a semi-invalid who hasn't been able to earn a living for the past 10 years or so, I guess it will be my last.

$600 per year is too rich for me.  Looks like Adobe doesn't want me as a customer.

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    frankgrimes
    Participating Frequently
    May 7, 2013

    @_paz_ looks like they're weeding out the poorest of us. And the rich just get richer.

    I've been a legal, paying customer for years. In fact, I've NEVER pirated Adobe software. And here's how they reward my loyalty.

    Phillip M Jones
    Phillip M Jones
    Inspiring
    May 7, 2013

    We users that are being forced out due to economics should chip in for a lawyer and bring a class action suite Against  Adobe for doing this.

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    frankgrimes
    Participating Frequently
    May 7, 2013

    Yeah, really don't think that will get us far. Adobe is a private company and can do and charge what they will. They have no responsibility to their customers, only their shareholders.

    As consumers, we can make a difference by purchasing from other companies. If enough of us do that, we will speak loudly enough for Adobe to hear. And only then will they have to decide if it's worth it to change their pricing.

    Sadly, I doubt this will happen. Adobe has a history of greed and the large companies will be more than enough to sustain them.

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    Anonymous
    May 7, 2013

    They have a single product fee of $10/mo. Used to be $20.

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 7, 2013

    >single product fee of $10/mo. Used to be $20

    Is that "forever" or only an introductory price for the first year?

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    Anonymous
    May 7, 2013

    Not sure here is quote from FAQ sheet.

    Q: What if I use Photoshop and Lightroom?

    A: Currently, your best option is the Creative Cloud single-app membership for Photoshop CC and you can purchase Lightroom separately as a perpetual software license. We’ve heard there’s a lot of interest in a photographer’s bundle or photography cloud solution and we’re actively exploring offerings we can potentially create for you. We welcome your feedback around what you would like to see that fits your workflow needs.

    Be sure to choose “Required CS3+ purchase” from the pop-up to see the $9.99 price:

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