Adobe to Discontinue Boxed Sales of Creative Suite (CS6) Software

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1. @shiz

   I’m talking about CS6, btw, not CC.

   But it does relate to CC as the fact that it’s out makes me wonder whether the public CS6 downloads will eventually disappear from their site as was the case with older versions, and the implications of that for those with boxed versions of CS6.

   Thanks again.

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   • Hi Shiz, purchasers of boxed Adobe tools have never had online versions of their product available for download via their Adobe accounts, even after registering the software…

     Nothing has changed there, either with or without the boxes.

     On the other hand, buyers who choose the download versions will have the online versions available in their Adobe ID accounts for at least three years.

     Nevertheless, the owner of any product is best advised to make spare backups or copies of their program installers, whether purchased via disc media or through Internet download.

     We also do have the direct download links for many Adobe applications and versions (the free trials), but there is no guarantee those will always be available in the future – so we would reemphasize the previous point.

2. LadyJane:

   I never found any option to get a prepaid 1-year cloud subscription or any offer of that sort. But that would probably be more suitable for some if they could pay a year in advance.

   Update on this discussion:

   It seems Adobe has been listening to your feedback, because last week they announced a new 12-month pre-paid CC plan option, available direct and paid upfront one time.

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