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    Adobe suite

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Toyota00, Sep 11, 2006.

  1. Toyota00

    Toyota00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am in a graphics major at school, and I want to buy the adobe creative suite... I need it for windows, but I was wondering if you guys have any places your recommend?

    Is this the educational or full version- http://www.academicsuperstore.com/market/marketdisp.html?PartNo=761225

    And what is the difference between the education and full programs? Thanks for any help
     
    Toyota00, Sep 11, 2006
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  2. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    Well, I have purchased CS1, and the CS2 addon, and the CS2 is the "educational version". After speaking with a representative at Adobe, he told me there really is no obvious difference between the two. Sure enough, I don't notice anything!

    I believe the CS2 addon was around $600... and that's for 3 keys.
     
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    robfactory Notebook Consultant

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    See who's getting rid of it on eBay. LoL
     
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    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    I buy all my software from Academicsuperstore.com. They have great service and good prices compared to other "fake" education sellers. I have all education versions of Adobe and Macrodmedia programs. They work the same as the regular versions.

    I wouldn't buy software on ebay. You get ripped off big time. If you do stay away from the UK sellers and other non USA sellers. They sell fake versions and you can't activate most of them with Adobe.

    The only difference in the link you posted for academicsuperstore is you get an extra program with it. That's why it is almost $500.
     
    eric06, Sep 11, 2006
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    theringmasta Notebook Consultant

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    i live in the uk and so far haven't encountered or know anyone else that has encountered any fake software, im interested to know how you made this dicovery.

    Cheers.
     
    theringmasta, Sep 12, 2006
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  7. eric06

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    I am not saying all UK sellers do this but some do.

    I bought Photoshop CS and Macromedia Studio MX 2004 from a company in London and when I got it I could not register it with Adobe/Macrodmedia or get upgrades from Adobe/Macrodmedia. Why you may ask because the serial #s were FAKE and the activation process was fake. Plus the company dissappeared a few months later.

    That was my experience with a UK seller.

    It's like you buy a computer from dell and it sucks so you try to return it and you never buy from them again.
     
    eric06, Sep 12, 2006
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