SignManiac
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LOL Adrian! That was funny as hell What a stroke of genius!
adobe.com
update is 20% off as mentioned previously in this thread.
Just got off an online chat with an Adobe rep:
Robert: Jim, there is no new upgrade policy is released.
Robert: You can upgrade from any last 3 versions.
Jim: I'm on a forum and today there was a post with this link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57...?tag=cnetRiver about some new policy. Not sure if it's correct or not.
Robert: Jim, that was not announced by Adobe, please ignore that post.
Jim: Ok...gotta go, thank you.
JB
One of the most pirated software makers out there, that just invented a new way to recoup it's lost sales.
Actually - FWIW - if anyonbe wants to save a couple of extra bucks.... through Nov. 29th Adobe has 30% off everything. Not sure if you have to get the email from Adobe or not to get this deal though - attached a screenshot of the email. That puts the upgrade cost for CS4 Design Premium to 5.5 at $454.30. Just checked by adding it to my cart in the Adobe store and that is the price it gives me. We have 2 of the suites. Already upgraded one a few months ago for file compatability from clients. Debating on upgrading the other one now. I doubt it will be this good of a discount again.
Aside from that - I cannot say I like the new upgrade policies either.
On the stroke/outline comments. I think of and OUTline as just that, it is OUTside of whatever the object is - period with the ability to add distance between the object and the outline. A stroke can be inside, centered, or outside of the object with no way of having space between the object and the stroke. Just my way of thinking on that matter though.
Keeping Adobe products up to date is a business overhead much like paying rent or insurance. Sure, I wish it was cheaper but it is what it is.
Open source might flourish as a result if there are enough people annoyed with this kind of thing. Isn't inkscape actually pretty good for what it is? Would love to see that stuff take off.
1. The monthly subscription model is ultimately quite a bit more expensive for the customer than buying an upgrade box once every 18 months or so.