Adobe starts subscription for Photoshop and Dreamweaver!

[karl]

Adobe is introducing a subscription model for many of its most popular programs, including Photoshop and Dreamweaver.

Up to now, customers had perpetual access by paying a single fee for Adobe's Creative Suite.

From next month, continuing access to the programs, either individually or as a whole, will demand a monthly fee.

Standalone versions will still be available but will not be upgraded.

The change was announced at Adobe's annual Max conference, at which it details the latest updates to its products.

Full story here:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22432171


Also here:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10041964/Adobe-moves-Photoshop-to-the-cloud.html

[Mirage]

This could be useful for like a church event or something if they only need it for a short period of time.

[FergusDunn]

Not sure I would run with that one - but will see how it goes - certainly would save updates etc.

[Origami]

I'm not a fan of this move. In the long run this will cost artists more money than they should have to pay to do their work or enjoy their hobbies. Despite their previous success with subscription services, moving their forefront products to this type of payment method is annoying for anyone outside of Adobe. A one-time fee is much easier to pay than have another bill being tacked onto you.