Adobe software free?
Jan 13, 2013 10:45:17 #
Updated 12. January 2013
You may have seen rumors on the internet in recent days that Adobe is making available copies of its older Create Suite 2 available for free.
The rumors is, in fact, true. Head to http://www.adobe.com/downloads/cs2_downloads/index.html and there are download links for Photoshop CS2, Acrobat 8, Illustrator, In-design, Audition and more. Along with serial numbers, ready for you to install.
The software isn't exactly cutting-edge, as it was released in 2005. But it still represents a bit of a bargain, so what's up?
The official explanation from Adobe is that, in December 2012, it shut down the servers that handled product activation requests for CS2. Following complaints from existing customers who needed to reinstall their paid-for copies of CS2 but were unable to activate them, Adobe then released the downloads and serial numbers.
First time I see this.
You may have seen rumors on the internet in recent days that Adobe is making available copies of its older Create Suite 2 available for free.
The rumors is, in fact, true. Head to http://www.adobe.com/downloads/cs2_downloads/index.html and there are download links for Photoshop CS2, Acrobat 8, Illustrator, In-design, Audition and more. Along with serial numbers, ready for you to install.
The software isn't exactly cutting-edge, as it was released in 2005. But it still represents a bit of a bargain, so what's up?
The official explanation from Adobe is that, in December 2012, it shut down the servers that handled product activation requests for CS2. Following complaints from existing customers who needed to reinstall their paid-for copies of CS2 but were unable to activate them, Adobe then released the downloads and serial numbers.
First time I see this.
Jan 13, 2013 12:21:48 #
I downloaded the Win ver of CS2. I'll see how it compares to the latest Ver of Gimp. Thanks for the link.
Jan 13, 2013 12:25:37 #
Digital_Dave wrote:
I downloaded the Win ver of CS2. I'll see how it compares to the latest Ver of Gimp. Thanks for the link.
I am glad it worked for you. I just tried the Photoshop Elements and serial is no good. I got the info from this site:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/get-adobe-cs2-suite-free-not-officially.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmosbest+%28Gizmo%27s+Best-ever+Freeware%29
Jan 13, 2013 15:35:31 #
The problem today is with the users not the software.
People mainly upgrade for upgrades sake
Many thanks
works perfect CS2
People mainly upgrade for upgrades sake
Many thanks
works perfect CS2
Jan 13, 2013 23:48:08 #
I grabbed Photoshop CS2 and it mostly sits unused.
It locked up a couple of times, but nothing that the task manager couldn't handle.
My problem is that I have no filters for it. I thought I might try some of what came with PSP--Ive got X2 ultimate, X3 ultimate and X5 ultimate, but the extras are keyed for PSP only.
Much of the free stuff I find is for CS3 and higher.
It locked up a couple of times, but nothing that the task manager couldn't handle.
My problem is that I have no filters for it. I thought I might try some of what came with PSP--Ive got X2 ultimate, X3 ultimate and X5 ultimate, but the extras are keyed for PSP only.
Much of the free stuff I find is for CS3 and higher.
Jan 14, 2013 07:26:17 #
Jan 14, 2013 11:24:25 #
It will be interesting to see how this pans out for Adobe on a couple of levels.
First off, this is a great offer for people like Digital Dave to be able to have at least some kind of comparison between Photoshop and alternate free or economic software packages. Yes, there is considerable difference between CS2 and CS6, but a 30day free trial is hardly enough time to get your head wrapped around what Photoshop can do if you are new to post-processing software.
Second, this is the entire Creative Suite of Adobe products at that time which includes not only Photoshop, but InDesign (desktop publisher) and Illustrator(Adobe's draw program) which form the triangle of basic Graphic Designer needs, as well as full Acrobat (this becomes more useful as you explore and use it). Again, not as powerful as CS6, but for budding/beginner Graphic artists/publishers that just need to get an initial feel for the software this is a great deal. Not to mention the audio editor (Audition) and video editor (Premiere) that also comes with the package. I'm not necessarily trying to blow Adobe's horn, but this is a heck of a trial package.
My next questions would be: Have they considered doing something like this for Lightroom (say version 1) and is there an upgrade path from CS2 or would you have to buy the whole new Creative Suite (say CS5 or CS6) from scratch?
First off, this is a great offer for people like Digital Dave to be able to have at least some kind of comparison between Photoshop and alternate free or economic software packages. Yes, there is considerable difference between CS2 and CS6, but a 30day free trial is hardly enough time to get your head wrapped around what Photoshop can do if you are new to post-processing software.
Second, this is the entire Creative Suite of Adobe products at that time which includes not only Photoshop, but InDesign (desktop publisher) and Illustrator(Adobe's draw program) which form the triangle of basic Graphic Designer needs, as well as full Acrobat (this becomes more useful as you explore and use it). Again, not as powerful as CS6, but for budding/beginner Graphic artists/publishers that just need to get an initial feel for the software this is a great deal. Not to mention the audio editor (Audition) and video editor (Premiere) that also comes with the package. I'm not necessarily trying to blow Adobe's horn, but this is a heck of a trial package.
My next questions would be: Have they considered doing something like this for Lightroom (say version 1) and is there an upgrade path from CS2 or would you have to buy the whole new Creative Suite (say CS5 or CS6) from scratch?
Jan 14, 2013 18:38:32 #
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