Jim, I realize that this thread is old and the topic now possibly moot. And while it may work fine for a user's current needs, the question must be asked, will it do so for future needs as well? As new formats like 4K, H.265 and CinemaDNG in several varieties are heading into the market, does it really make sense to invest in outdated software that may not fit your needs in the fairly near future?Įach user should consider their own resources and needs, both current and future, before making a decision. No software is perfect, we all want the tools we use to improve. And that is also something a new user should consider.

While CS6 does involve a one time cost which allows you to use that software for as long as your computer works, the down side is that CS6 is feature-frozen. And I can see where that could be cause for concern for some folks.īut the other side of that coin must also be highlighted. Much like leasing a car or renting an apartment. Once you stop the subscription, for any reason, then you can no longer use the software. It is true that with CC, you must maintain the subscription in order to keep using the software. CS6 users can continue using their license indefinitely. And after having paid that astronomical amount they are left with zilch when they end their subscription. In five years time they have paid $ 5.100 if Adobe does not increase prices in the meantime, which is highely unlikely. People going for the rental model pay far more, even in the 9 months since introduction, they would have paid $ 85 per month (at least over here) for a sum total of $ 765, only to have the benefit of all the new features AND bugs. They can use that version perpetually, even in 5 years time. People updating from a previous version of Master Collection can do so for the sum of $ 525, disregarding rebates. CS6 is frozen, no new features, no new bugs, CC is updated on a regular basis, giving you new features and new bugs. There are two major differences, CS6 is a perpetual license, CC is only rental.

CC has been introduced in June last year, CS6 is still available.

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