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Hey Howard - I wanted to make sure you know that Photoshop CS6 is still available for purchase and will be for a long time. I realize that this doesn't probably address your primary concern, but I...

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Why not Lightroom? It's still available as standalone purchase. You can buy it without being a creative cloud member. But, it's also part of Creative Cloud, so you have options. Also, Photoshop...

dng is a standard, not an Adobe proprietary format.

As a CS6 owner, you get a HUGE discount for 1st year. Also, if you do the math, you come out cheaper with Creative Cloud, even if you only upgraded to every other version. If you only use...

tons have already - http://www.zdnet.com/adobe-q1-earnings-soar-as-creative-cloud-subscriptions-surpass-500k-7000012843/ and if you do the math, you come out cheaper with Creative Cloud, especially...

http://terrywhite.com/5-myths-about-adobe-creative-cloud/
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/faq.html

Software is still installed locally. Cloud gives you the ability to sync your...

You are mis-representing Creative Cloud. You do not have to save your files "in the cloud". You can still save them locally as before. Products are still installed locally as before.... and they...

You need to take a closer look at Creative Cloud. Yes, the programs still install locally, but now they get updates much faster. As new features are developed, Adobe can now push them out sooner...

With Lightroom and Photoshop of course. You are probably implying that the Creative Cloud products won't work without internet connectivity. They do indeed work offline (for months!).

More...

It's quite the opposite. Switching to cloud allows more frequent updates without going through a traditional release cycle. This means that you get new features faster. Adobe is innovating faster...

Just sayin' -- http://www.zdnet.com/adobe-q1-earnings-soar-as-creative-cloud-subscriptions-surpass-500k-7000012843/

You do not need an internet connection to use the software. It installs as it always has and runs locally. You can even use it offline (for months if needed!)....

Photoshop is only $19.99/month. Education discount makes it even cheaper. So in other words, you can subscribe to one product or get get the full Creative Cloud membership.

Photoshop (standalone) is only $19.99/month and you will always have latest features. As far as Lightroom goes, they posted something on it today --...

Ah - a very common misconception about Creative Cloud. You do NOT need an internet connection to use the tools. It only uses the internet to verify your license. You can even use the tools...

You'll find that it's not really more expensive for most people. You can get Photoshop for $19.99/month and always have the latest version. If you use it professionally, the tax benefits will...

There are some serious tax benefits too ("renting" vs purchasing of SW) - check with your accountant - you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Lightroom is available as part of Creative Cloud AND as a standalone purchased product. Info was posted today - http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2013/05/lightroom-and-the-creative-cloud.html

You don't have to have an internet connection to the use the tools. This is a common myth (http://terrywhite.com/5-myths-about-adobe-creative-cloud/) -- the apps install just as before. You can...