Questions about Adobe Creative Cloud CC
Hi, I currently use Adobe Creative Suite CS 5.0.3. I've been looking at upgrading to the Creative Cloud software for a while now, but paying $550 every year (forever) is not an attractive option, given I had already paid nearly $2000 for the full CS5 version, which still works for most of what I do.
That said, I am still contemplating the switch, but I have a few questions, which will help me with my decision. - If anyone can help me understand how the "cloud" version works in terms of my questions, I would really appreciate your help!
My Questions:
1. How is the software accessed on my computer? In other words, are all 20 applications downloaded to my computer and I can use them off-line, OR do I have to be on-line to use them in some remote access type of connection?
2). What happens after the 12 month paid period is over if I don't like the cloud option? Does Adobe block my use of the applications on my device? Or, will I still have access to the applications on the device, and to my work after the initial 12 month period?
3). Do I need Internet access to use the applications, or can I travel with my laptop to a location where I DO NOT have Internet access and still work with the Creative Cloud Suite?
4). For those of you that have used CS5 and the new CC version, do you see a significant difference, or is it about the same power and capabilities?
5). Is there any way to purchase the new version of Creative Suite without using a "cloud" membership? Of is the subscription the only way to use Adobe products now?
6). If I do use the "cloud" membership based solution, how many computers can I load the software on? Or is it unlimited use on however many computer I use. (I actually use a laptop, a Windows 10 based machine AND a Mac - clearly I can only use one at a time), so can I install my subscription on all of those machines?
Thank you,
Fulano
That said, I am still contemplating the switch, but I have a few questions, which will help me with my decision. - If anyone can help me understand how the "cloud" version works in terms of my questions, I would really appreciate your help!
My Questions:
1. How is the software accessed on my computer? In other words, are all 20 applications downloaded to my computer and I can use them off-line, OR do I have to be on-line to use them in some remote access type of connection?
2). What happens after the 12 month paid period is over if I don't like the cloud option? Does Adobe block my use of the applications on my device? Or, will I still have access to the applications on the device, and to my work after the initial 12 month period?
3). Do I need Internet access to use the applications, or can I travel with my laptop to a location where I DO NOT have Internet access and still work with the Creative Cloud Suite?
4). For those of you that have used CS5 and the new CC version, do you see a significant difference, or is it about the same power and capabilities?
5). Is there any way to purchase the new version of Creative Suite without using a "cloud" membership? Of is the subscription the only way to use Adobe products now?
6). If I do use the "cloud" membership based solution, how many computers can I load the software on? Or is it unlimited use on however many computer I use. (I actually use a laptop, a Windows 10 based machine AND a Mac - clearly I can only use one at a time), so can I install my subscription on all of those machines?
Thank you,
Fulano
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Haha, we are both Sean! Glad we could help you out. It's not a competition; but secretly it is :)
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Oh...how funny. What are the odds of that. I actually didn't notice the second name. WOW...what are the odds?
Thank you both! I think I will upgrade based on both your comments, but I do have to admit...$550 a year hurts! However, I guess its kind of like the old version where you paid $2000 every 4 or 5 years to get the latest version updates.
Thank you both! I think I will upgrade based on both your comments, but I do have to admit...$550 a year hurts! However, I guess its kind of like the old version where you paid $2000 every 4 or 5 years to get the latest version updates.
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